TJJD - Teacher - CTE - Career Preparation- (EVN

PLEASE NOTE

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.

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.

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State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

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.

• 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.
• Ensures 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…