TJJD - Secondary Social Studies/ History Teacher- (BWD) - 46734

Texas Juvenile Justice Department • Brownwood, TX

420d • $46,212 - $62,556 • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking a Secondary Social Studies/History Teacher to work with youth in a high-security correctional facility. The role involves planning, organizing, and delivering instructional programs tailored to the needs of adjudicated youth, ensuring a positive learning environment while addressing the unique challenges presented by this population.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Valid Secondary Texas Teacher Certification in Social Studies/History.
• Must be highly qualified in all areas of teaching assignment.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check and other pre-employment conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk youth or in a correctional setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
• Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate an active learning environment.
• Observe and evaluate youth performance and development, providing appropriate feedback.
• Identify the learning needs of students and select instructional resources and methods accordingly.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of youth progress and development.
• Provide educational services to potentially aggressive youth in a correctional setting.
• React quickly and effectively to defuse hazardous situations as needed.
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area and instructional methods.
• Monitor outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and take action to address them.

Benefits

• 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 including dental and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree