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TJJD - Teacher - CTE - Career Preparation (GNS)

Texas Department of Public Safety -
Gainesville, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,060.13 - $7,854.04 a month

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Bachelor's degree
Subject-specific Teaching Certification

Full Job Description

Job ID

100442

Location

Gainesville

Other Recruiting Location

Gainesville

Number of Openings

State Job Code(s)

n/a

Close Date

10/03/2026

Company

TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPT

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Admin Plan(s)

n/a

Salary Admin Grade(s)

n/a

Salary Range

$5060.13 - 7854.04 per Month

Agency Information

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

Job 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 require occasional travel for professional development. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and/or be on call.

Essential Job Duties

Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate an active learning environment.

Observes and evaluates youth performance and development; provides appropriate feedback on work; and encourages and monitors the progress of individual students.

Identifies the learning needs of students and interprets assessment information. Identifies and selects different instructional resources and methods to meet the varying needs of youths.

Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.

Maintains accurate and complete records of youth progress and development; and updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and agency policies.

Provides educational services to potentially aggressive/combative youth in a correctional setting with a wide variety of temperaments (volatile, aggressive, suicidal) and specialized needs (chemically dependent, sexual offenders).

Treats youth with respect in all situations and the ability to react quickly and effectively to verbally and physically defuse hazardous, combative, volatile situations on an as needed basis.

Keeps up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans.

Ensure that students obtain a general knowledge of the labor market information pertaining to the industry and occupations pertaining to the subject area and demonstrate for students how to locate and interpret the information.

Ensures students can accurately identify and demonstrate hard and soft skills necessary for obtaining and maintaining employment.

Provide opportunities for all students to earn relevant post-secondary credentials, including industry-based certification where applicable.

Maintain a current and accurate inventory of all program equipment, tools, and supplies; manage a well-organized safe program and classrooms.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with post-secondary/industry partners to provide appropriate school-based learning experiences and to ensure the program of study is informed by employer and industry needs.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
Knowledge of subject matter to be taught.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in analyzing.
Ability to see with or without visual aid.
Ability to hear with or without hearing aid.
Ability to perform tactile discernment.
Ability to Implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
Ability review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
Ability to convey and interpret information to students.
Ability to lead discussions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of agency youth.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
Ability to keep accurate files and records.
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and/or be on-call.

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 agen

Physical Requirements

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Climbing ladders

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Pulling

Repeated bending

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Dual simultaneous grasping

Identify colors

Walking

Depth perception

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Pushing

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Manual/finger dexterity

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.

Military/Veteran Information

In order to receive veteran¿s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor¿s Office at Administrative Support MOS Codes.
Information Technology MOS Codes.
Planning, Research, and Statistics MOS Codes.
Education MOS Codes.
Accounting, Auditing, and Finance MOS Codes.
Inspectors and Investigators MOS Codes.
Program Management MOS Codes.
Human Resources MOS Codes.
Information and Communication MOS Codes.
Property Management and Procurement MOS Codes.
Engineering and Design MOS Codes.
Safety MOS Codes.
Employment MOS Codes.
Legal MOS Codes.
Medical and Health MOS Codes.
Criminal Justice MOS Codes.
Social Services MOS Codes.
Public Safety MOS Codes.
Custodial MOS Codes.
Maintenance MOS Codes.

Library and Records MOS Codes.

Law Enforcement MOS Codes.

Additional Information

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant.), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

How to Apply

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant.

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