TJJD - Teacher - Auxiliary GID

How to Apply

Complete the State of Texas Application for Employment and the supplemental forms listed below. Failure to submit the required forms will cause delays in consideration for this position.

• TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
• Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
• Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
• Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Apply Online at  and attach the supplemental forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, a DD Form 214.

Apply through Work‑In‑Texas at  Attach the supplemental questions/forms, high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, a DD Form 214. Submit via email to HRJobsgiddingsas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobsgiddingsas.gov. Send a completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, a DD Form 214.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Benefits include a retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, 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.

Designated positions may also be eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

Plan, organize, implement, and deliver instructional programs at a state school for youth adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses and assigned to a high‑security correctional facility. Assess students, provide individualized, competency‑based instruction, and maintain a positive teaching/learning environment for diverse temperaments and specialized needs.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or on call.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate an active learning environment.
• Observe and evaluate youth performance and development; provide appropriate feedback on work and monitor progress.
• Identify learning needs and interpret assessment information; select instructional resources and methods to meet diverse needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of youth progress and development; update records as required by law and agency policies.
• Provide educational services to potentially aggressive/combative youth in a correctional setting, including concise crisis management and de‑escalation.
• Keep instructional plans current with developments in subject area, resources, and methods.
• Monitor outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities; take action to address identified disparities.
• Report safety hazards and complete required documentation for accidents/injuries within required time frames.
• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Bachelor’s degree; must obtain a Secondary Texas Teacher Certification in the specified subject assignment area within two years of hire and have professional experience within the relevant field.

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.

• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter to be taught.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions.
• Ability to implement Texas Education Agency education policies and procedures.
• Ability to review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Ability to convey and interpret information to students.
• Ability to lead discussions and communicate orally and in writing…