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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046670 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/: TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046670tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsgiddings@TJJD.Texas.gov. Apply via Email to HRJobsgiddings@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Coordinates assessment procedures and provides guidance and supervision to the preparation and implementation of state assessments, GED testing, and other standardized education tests administered to TJJD youth. Works collaboratively with parole officers, education/special education liaisons, and workforce aftercare specialists to ensure that youth leaving the campus are transitioned appropriately to complete academic/workforce success plans in their receiving location. Reports directly to the school principal and coordinates closely with the assistant principal, diagnostician, and teachers. ES ENTIAL FUNCTION Coordinates and supervises the administration of standardized education assessments in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, assessment administrative procedures, and TJJD policies. This includes GED assessments, TABE assessments, state education assessments, and other formal assessments as needed. Ensures that parole officers and appropriate aftercare liaisons have records needed to assist youth released from campus to continue services needed to complete an appropriate education/workforce program. Works collaboratively with education/workforce, corrections, and treatment staff to support the mission, goals, policies, and procedures of TJJD. Develops and delivers training to education staff to coordinate assessments within applicable regulations and procedures. Assists the principal in developing the master school schedule to meet the needs of all youth within TJJD policies and procedures. Assists the principal and assistant principal in reviewing education records of incoming youth; verifies prior course credits; counsels with youth to develop appropriate individual 4-year education plan and/or workforce program needs; develops and enters youth education/workforce schedules; develops and updates student Academic Achievement Records (AAR); ensures completion of all necessary documents and data entries to establish student schedules; and ensures that each youths plan, schedule, and AAR are updated and entered immediately upon completion of academic courses or workforce certification programs. Assists youth in applying for funding and enrolling in available college courses when needed. Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities. Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree with major course work in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Three (3) years of full-time wage earning experience of successful classroom teaching or counseling experience. Required: A valid Texas School Counselor certification. Preferred: Secondary school counseling experience. Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution. Requirements for Continued Employment: Failure to maintain required licenses/certifications will result in termination of employment. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Ability to perform tactile discernm