Texas Juvenile Justice Department - TJJD -Secondary Core Subject-Teacher- (EVN) 46463

Job Details

Region: 1
School District/Employer: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
District Category/Employer: Agency/Association, Campus,
Position: Teacher,
Assignment Level: Level
  • High School
Core Subjects
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
Job Title: TJJD -Secondary Core Subject-Teacher- (EVN) 46463
School: Lone Star High School South
Campus Description: Lone Star High School South – Evins RJC
Date Posted: 11/15/2024
Deadline: 2024-11-24
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: GENERAL DESCRIPTION- (MATH CERTIFICATION PREFERRED)

Plans, organizes, implements, and delivers the instructional program in the content area of assignment at the state school for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses, assigned to a high security correctional facility, and have a wide variety of temperaments and specialized needs. Work involves assessing students, providing individualized, competency-based instruction, and maintaining a positive teaching/learning environment in which youth are guided and encouraged to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and/or be on call.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and a valid Secondary Texas Teacher Certification in the specified subject assignment area. Must be highly qualified in all areas of teaching assignment.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:

pre-employment drug test;
finger printing and criminal records check;
Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
Requirements for Continued Employment:

Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.
Obtain and maintain certification in TJJD’s Use of Force techniques, which requires physical restraint of juveniles.
Salary Range: Minimum Salary
5,060.12
Maximum Salary
7,247.31
Benefits: BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
How To Apply: Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046463&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobsevins@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Contact Person:

Name: Ana Alaffa
Email: ana.alaffa@tjjd.texas.gov
Address: 11209 Metric Blvd, Bldg H, Suite A
City: Austin
State: TX
Zip: 78758
Phone: (956) 289-5500
Fax: