TJJD - Teacher - Social Studies GID

How to Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms:
State Job Application Supplement, Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form, Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation, Authorization to Release Information. Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply online at  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 or certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work‑In‑Texas at  Attach the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses or 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and can be submitted via email to HRJobsgiddingsas.gov.

Apply via email to HRJobsgiddingsas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses or certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https:// 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.

Plan, organize, implement, and deliver 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.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate an active learning environment.
• Observe and evaluate youth’s performance and development; provide appropriate feedback on work; and encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Identify the learning needs of students and interpret assessment information. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet youths’ varying needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of youths’ progress and development; and update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and agency policies.
• Provide 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).
• Treat 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.
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans.
• Monitor outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and take action to address identified disparities.
• Perform a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
• Perform all…