Harris County (Tx) Houston , TX 77020
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Description
The Teacher will provide students with appropriate learning, activities, and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Teachers manage multiple courses during each class period while ensuring students perform at the optimum level and encourage a therapeutic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and implements lesson plans with necessary accommodations that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program, based on TEKS, for multiple grades and subjects
Maintains accurate student grades, work, and documentation related to special populations
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Performs other duties as assigned
This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
https://vimeo.com/665866026
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education and Experience:
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and
One (1) year of full-time teaching experience in an Accredited K-12 school working in grades six (6) or higher
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty-four (24) college credit hours in Math, Physical Sciences, or Social Studies; and
At least one (1) year of full-time paid experience working with at-risk youth.
PLUS
Additional Requirements
Every employee is subject to random testing for drug and alcohol or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy while in the course and scope of employment.
All applicants are required to present evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. In the event of a positive test, the applicant will be required to provide additional documentation.
Upon receiving a conditional job offer, every applicant undergoes a criminal background check, drug screening, an achievement test, and psychological examination.
If public emergency is declared by county, staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department.
Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during hiring process.
NOTE: To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated in your application's employment history. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday
Salary:
$46,323.87 - $65,039.44 (commensurate with years of experience)
Non-certified Teacher
Bachelors level - $46,323.87 - $59,479.19
Masters Level - $47,630.84 - 60,785.03
Certified Teacher
Bachelors level - $51,437.95 - $63,708.81
Masters Level - $52,768.58 - $65,039.44
Location:
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.
"DUE TO THE VERY HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING FOR THE HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. "
Juvenile Probation Department
Human Resources
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above
02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
How many semester hours in math, physical science or social studies coursework did you complete?
04
Do you have a valid Texas Teaching Certification in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, or related subject area?
Yes
No
05
Please provide the area of certification, date of issue, expiration date and status. If you do not have this certification, type "none" in the space provided.
06
Which of the following best describes your full-time teaching experience working in grades six (6) or higher at an accredited K-12 school? (Qualifying years of experience must be clearly documented on your application's employment history (employer's name, dates of employment and job duties).
Less than one year
One year or more, but less than two
Two years or more, but less than three
Three years or more, but less than four
Four or more years
I do not have this experience
07
Please describe your full-time teaching experience working in grades six (6) or higher at an accredited K-12 school? NOTE: You can refer to your employment history if you have already addressed this experience there, but please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. If you do not have this experience, type "none" in the space provided.
08
Which of the following best describes your full-time paid experience working with at-risk youths? (Qualifying years of experience must be clearly documented on your application's employment history (employer's name, dates of employment and job duties).
Less than one year
One year or more, but less than two
Two years or more, but less than three
Three years or more, but less than four
Four or more years
I do not have this experience
09
Please describe your experience and type of duties you performed in working with at-risk youths. NOTE: You can refer to your employment history if you have already addressed this experience there, but please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. If you do not have this experience, type "none" in the space provided.
10
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Yes
No
11
This position requires a valid driver's license. Upon hire, a Texas license must be obtained by start date. Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
12
Please provide number, class, state and expiration date below: (Type N/A if not applicable)
13
What location are you interested in working?
Required Question
Agency Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
Harris County (Tx)