Teacher

Harris County Juvenile Probation Overview:
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department is committed to the protection of the public, utilizing intervention strategies that are community-based, family-oriented, and least restrictive while emphasizing responsibility and accountability of both parent and child.

Under the authority of the Juvenile Board, the Educational Services Division offers educational programs for expelled students, delinquent youth in county-operated juvenile institutions, and students on probation seeking alternatives to traditional high school settings. The Juvenile Probation Department oversees all programs of Excel Academy Charter School, the Excel Academy Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, and The Opportunity Center.

All youth placed by the courts in Harris County juvenile detention and residential facilities receive educational services through the comprehensive academic program of Excel Academy Charter School. This program is funded by the Texas Education Agency, along with state and federal grants. Excel Academy Charter School offers both a regular school year program and a summer school program to help students continuously enhance their educational skills. The charter school emphasizes core academic curriculum, STAAR remediation, vocational education, and life skills. It also includes The Opportunity Center campus, which provides alternative education opportunities for currently and previously system-involved young people who seek an alternative to traditional high school.

 
Education Services Vision
The staff of the Education Services Division believes that every child is a unique and special individual capable of learning. Our responsibility is to serve as facilitators, nurturing and developing each child's maximum academic, physical, social, and emotional potential. We are dedicated to providing opportunities that help students make self-directed, realistic, and responsible decisions in our multicultural, ever-changing world. Ultimately, students will benefit from their own efforts. Open and frequent communication among teachers, parents, guardians, and administrators is essential for increasing academic success.

Position Description:
As a teacher, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping their future. This role is focused on student growth and achievement.  Your primary objective is to facilitate a dynamic and engaging learning environment that maximizes student potential in intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will be responsible for managing multiple courses during each class period, ensuring that students perform at their best while fostering a supportive 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 STAAR, 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

Education and Experience: 

• A valid Texas teaching certification in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, or related subject area

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

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and possess and maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law.

Additional Requirements

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, each applicant must undergo a criminal background check, a tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and a drug screening, as well as provide certified copies of their educational transcripts.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License (upon hire) and maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law.
• In the event of a declared public emergency by the county, staff may be reassigned to different duties, facilities, or placed under the supervision of another county department.

 Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:  

• Regular Full-time
• Monday – Friday | 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
  • During school hours 

 
Salary: 

• $53,437.95 - $68,039.44 (commensurate with years of experience)
  • Non-certified Teacher
    • Bachelors level - $53,437.95 - $65,708.81
    • Masters Level - $54,768.58 – $67,039.44
  • Certified Teacher
    • Bachelors level - $54,437.95- $66,708.81
    • Masters Level - $55,768.58 - $68.039.44

Physical Demand: 

• The position requires exerting up to 20 pounds of forces frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and standing long periods of time. 

Secured Residential Facilities: This position is based in a secure facility, working with students who reside there.
 

• Harris County Leadership Academy (HCLA) - 9120 Katy Hockley Rd., Katy, TX 77493
• Harris County Youth Village (HCYV) - 210 J W Mills Dr., Seabrook, TX 77586
• Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) - 1200 Congress St., Houston, TX 77002

Alternative School - This job operates in a school setting with students who have been expelled from their home school district.

• Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program – 2525 Murworth, Houston, TX 77054

Juvenile Probation Department
Human Resources

Salary : $53,438 - $68,039