Provides classroom educational activities and experiences in a specialized area of learning for students enrolled in the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Charter School (DCJJCS) or the Dallas County Juvenile Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP), to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and all mandated federal, state and local laws and regulations. Management Scope: Instructs approximately ten (10) to fifteen (15) students per class period for six (6) to seven (7) class periods per day over a 180-day school year .. Teaches instructional subjects according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), charter policies and administrative regulations .. Develops and implements instructional and skill development lesson plans that conform to the charter school curriculum, and all knowledge, skills, and assessment requirements, and shows written evidence of preparation as required .. Implements appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities and materials to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs. 4. Assists students in assessing and improving study methods and habits, uses results to design instructional activities, and produces formal and informal testing to evaluate student success .. Collaborates with special education teachers and staff to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP). 6. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods .. Maintains current knowledge, understanding and skill in teaching strategies and the learning process and participates in staff development programs .. Gathers, manages, and files all reports, records and other documents as required .. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform “handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth” as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement .0. Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and materials .1. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Training:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate major for the assigned classroom subject.