TJJD-Teacher -Secondary Special Education(Dual Certification in Core Subject Preferred-EVN (54634)

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate an active learning environment.

Observes and evaluates youth’s 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 youths’ varying needs.

Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.

Maintains accurate and complete records of youths’ 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 make relevant changes to instructional plans.

Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address identified disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree

Required:

• Valid Secondary Texas Teacher Certification to teach Special Education. Acceptable certifications include: Generic Special Education (High School), Secondary Generic Special Education (Grades 6-12), and/or Special Education (Early Childhood – Grade 12).

• Highly qualified to teach special education

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AnalyzingAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to see Ability to hear (with or without aid)Ability to perform tactile discernmentHeavy lifting, 45 lbs. & overClimbing laddersHeavy carrying, 45 lbs. & overPullingRepeated bendingOperate motor equipmentReaching above shoulderDual simultaneous graspingIdentify colorsWalkingDepth perceptionStandingSittingCrawlingTwistingKneelingPushingStoopingClimbing stairsManual/finger dexterity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• State and federal education laws and regulations.
• Subject matter to be taught.

Skill in:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Ability to:

• Implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
• Review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Convey and interpret information to students.
• Lead discussions.
• Communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of agency youth.
• Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Keep accurate files and records.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per work week and/or be on-call.

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.