Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Salary

$80,376.00 Annually

Location

Juvenile Services, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500055

Department

JUVENILE JJAEP

Opening Date

10/22/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

SUMMARY:

This position operates under the general direction of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Administrator, while working closely with the Ellis County Juvenile Services Education Compliance Liaison, to ensure Special Education services are being provided within the JJAEP and Detention setting, maintain compliancy with all state mandated requirements and regulations of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), the Texas Family Code (TFC), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Administrative Code (TAC); as well as following any additional state and or federal requirements related to Special Education services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intent of this job description is to identify an overall summary of essential duties; however, there may be additional job-related tasks other than those specifically identified, as assigned by the JJAEP Administrator, which may be required to complete the job in a successful manner. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

• Maintain Special Education Licensure, through appropriate Professional Development and Continuing Personal Education (CPE) hours;
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of Special Education requirements and certification;
• Ability to comprehend, review, and implement all Special Education goals, accommodations and modifications, Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), per the students Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan;
• Assist teachers with proactive behavior strategies and replacement behavior ideas and techniques.
• Maintain statistical and programmatic data (in relation to the students' IEP) and report such data to the appropriate entities;
• Attend student Manifestation Determination Reviews, Annual Review Dismissal (ARD) meetings, and any other student-related meetings for their individual Special Education needs.
• Maintain professional interactions with school counselors, juvenile probation officers, mental health personnel, Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), school agencies and state officials;
• Attend all School District Expulsion MDR Hearings;
• Management of Student Behaviors
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the educational platform utilized in JJAEP and Detention (EdgeEX via Edgenuity);
• Meet with school officials and community resources as needed;
• Assist youth entering / exiting JJAEP and or Detention in transitioning to home school district;
• Assist with conducting intakes and orientation of youth entering JJAEP;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Maintain CPR & First Aid Certification;
• Maintain Handle with Care Certification;
• Adhere to a strict level of confidentiality and ethics;
• Work independently and efficiently;
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Expertise in Word Processing, Excel Spreadsheets and Database Management;
• Perform additional duties as assigned;
• Maintain regular attendance and professionalism at all times;

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSES:

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License;
• Meet criminal history employment guidelines as provided by the Texas Juvenile

Justice Department;

• Must have acquired a bachelor's degree in special education from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;
• Maintain Special Education Certification;
• Proficient in laws and standards relating to education provided in the JJAEP and

Juvenile Detention setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position typically requires manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 100+ pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

This position requires candidate to be trained in Handle with Care student restraint techniques, which the candidate will be responsible for implementing, should the need arise.

NOTICE:

The above job profile does not include all essential duties of this job. All applicants and/or employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential functions of the job, so that an applicant and/or employees can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if he/she can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER:

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes, or requirements associated with a job. A job description is not a comprehensive job profile. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such a position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

OTHER:

The education program, in both the JJAEP and Juvenile Detention Facility, generally operates off an approved school calendar; however, there may be requirements for attendance at times outside of the school operational year. Therefore, this position will receive some of the normal school holidays, such as: (i) an extended Thanksgiving break; (ii) an extended Christmas break; (iii) an extended Spring break; (iv) a summer break. The specifics of attendance requirements will be discussed at the time of hire and provided in additional documentation.

ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees.

Insurance:

HEALTH: PPO BCBS Plan

Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL: PPO BCBS Plan

Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION: BCBS/EyeMed Vision Care

Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee.

Retirement:

TEXAS COUNTY & DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS)

Employee Deposit Rate:7% (Mandatory)Vesting:8 years of serviceEmployer Matching Rate:200% at retirementRetirement Eligibility:20 years of service (any age)For more information, please visit www.tcdrs.org

LIFE

The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial. The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment.

Other County Benefits:

VACATION

Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year.

1st - 4th year anniversary date12 days

5th - 15th year anniversary date17 days

16th year anniversary date & thereafter22 days

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month.

HOLIDAYS

Employees receive 14 paid holidays. Holiday schedules vary from year to year.

PERSONAL DAY

Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment.

After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1st of each consecutive year.

Employer Ellis, County of (TX)

Address 302 N Monroe St., Ste 338

Waxahachie, Texas, 75165

Phone 972-825-5490

Website https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/