ELA/ESL Teacher
ELA/ESL Teacher
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$ 53437 - 67039
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Job Description
Position Description
About Education Services:
The Education Services Division provides educational programs for expelled students troubled youth placed in a countyoperated 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.
About the Position:
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 student 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 districts curriculum program based on TEKS as well as LPAC requirements for multiple grades and subjects.
- Maintains accurate students 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).
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email
Requirements
Education:
Bachelors 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.
- Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license. Employees must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law.
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.
Must be 21 years of age.
Additional Requirements:
- Upon receiving a conditional job offer every applicant undergoes a criminal background check drug screening and psychological assessment.
- Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license. Employees must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law.
- Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
- 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.
- Every employee is subject to random testing for drugs 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.
- If a public emergency is declared by the county staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department.
- Must be 21 years old.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Bilingual preferred.
General Information
About Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD):
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) provides supervision and services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17 who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. HCJPD is the largest juvenile probation department in Texas with approximately 1100 employees and over 3500 youth referred to the department annually. HCJPD programs and services operate under the direction of the Harris County Juvenile Board. The Administration building is located in Downtown Houston Texas with several field offices throughout the County and three secure residential facilities.
Make an Impact:Working for HCJPD gives you the opportunity to continue to serve your community and be a positive role model for young people. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can make a positive impact.
Professional Growth:We are committed to growing the capabilities of our staff. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities. Our employees are Juvenile Justice Practitioners who share their knowledge to enhance each others growth.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department Be an Agent of Change:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime
Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
During school hours
Salary:
- $53437.95 $67039.44 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Location:
HCLA 9120 Katy Hockley Rd.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
