ELA/ESL Teacher

About the role

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

About Education Services

The Education Services Division provides educational programs for expelled students, troubled youth placed in a county-operated juvenile institution, and students on probation who want an alternative to the traditional high school campus. The Juvenile Probation Department is solely responsible for all programs of the Excel Academy Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), Excel Academy Charter School, and the Opportunity Center.

Position Overview

The ELA/ESL Teacher provides 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, as well as LPAC requirements 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).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in English or Education.
• Certification and Licensure: A valid Texas Teaching certification in English and ESL conferred by the Texas State Board of Education.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong Classroom Management. Good written and oral communication. Basic Computer Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs. Ability to plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned. Knowledge and ability to conduct LPAC meetings.
• Additional Requirements: Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening. All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required. All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county’s drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.

General Information

• Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Grant-funded Full-time Monday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During school hours.
• Salary: $55,937.95 - $77,539.44 Annually Depends on Qualifications Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Open Position Location: JDC – 1200 Congress
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.