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Texas Juvenile Justice Department - Teacher - Math - (GID) - 23634

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
District Category/Employer: Campus
Position: Teacher
Assignment Level: Level
  • High School
Core Subjects
  • Mathematics
Job Title: Teacher - Math - (GID) - 23634
School: TJJD - Lone Star High School Southeast
Campus Description: Giddings State School<br /> 2261 James Turman Rd<br /> Giddings, Texas 78942
Date Posted: 1/24/2023
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 2
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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

Bachelors 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 TJJDs Use of Force techniques, which requires physical restraint of juveniles.
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
Salary Range: $4,555.00 - $6,898.56 Monthly Range (Salary commensurate with experience/qualifications)
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=00023634&tz=GMT-05:00

Contact Person:

Name: Tanya Iselt
Email: tanya.iselt@tjjd.texas.gov
Address: 11209 Metric Blvd, Bldg H, Suite A
City: Austin
State: TX
Zip: 78758
Phone: (979) 542-4541
Fax: