Texas Juvenile Justice Department - Teacher -Secondary Core Subject - (EVN)50824

Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Job Details
Region
1
School District/Employer
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
District Category/Employer
Texas Education Agency,
Position
Teacher,
Assignment Level
Level High School Core Subjects Mathematics Science
Job Title
Teacher -Secondary Core Subject - (EVN)50824
School
Lone Star High School
Campus Description
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Date Posted
6/25/2025
Deadline
2025-07-06
Openings
1
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 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. 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
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=00050824&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: HRJobsevins@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 Information
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
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC1
Position
Teacher
Posted Date
June 25, 2025
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