A teacher at Lone Star High School.

“We are difference-makers.”

We’re looking for teaching professionals who want an opportunity to make a difference by transforming young lives and creating safer communities.

Why Teachers Like Working with TJJD

Change Lives

Inspire and empower young minds every day — make a lasting difference in the lives of students and take pride in meaningful work that truly matters.

Professional Development

Grow your career through weekly professional learning, clear paths for advancement, and collaboration with a supportive, highly skilled team dedicated to educational excellence.

Small Classes

Build strong relationships and provide personalized support in classrooms with a maximum 1:8 teacher-student ratio, helping each student reach their full potential.

A few words from Shelley McKinley, Ed.D.,
TJJD’s Superintendent of Schools

Shelley McKinley describes how teachers make a difference at TJJD and outlines some of the benefits to working at one of our facilities.

Great Benefits

TJJD offers a range of positions with competitive salaries, strong benefits, and the chance for advancement. Benefits include:

  • Paid Days Off: Sick leave, vacation, and holidays
  • Retirement: Employees Retirement System of Texas
  • Health Insurance: State pays 100% of full-time employees plan and 50% of dependent’s plan
  • Optional Insurance Coverage: Vision, dental, term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care, dependent care expenses, and commuter spending
  • Deferred Compensation: 401(k) and 457 plans through Texa$aver Program
  • Law Enforcement & Custodial Officers (LECO) – Employees Retirement System (ERS) Group 4 Retirement Benefits (for employees hired after Aug. 31, 2022)
  • Stipends: Certified teachers will receive additional stipends of up to $3500 for teaching in specific subject areas every year. 

Current Teaching Positions Available

Teacher

Salary: $62,000-89,000
Secondary Certification Required

Special Education Teacher

Salary: $62,000-89,000
SPED Certification Required

CTE Teacher

Salary: $62,000-89,000
Art, Welding, Carpentry, and more

Educational Diagnostician

Salary: $84,000
Educational Diagnostician or LSSP Licensure

Academic Counselor

Salary: $84,000
Masters Degree Required

Teacher Aide I-III

Salary: $36,000-42,000
High School Diploma

Apply NOW!

Don’t see any jobs available for you today? Get on our waitlist and we’ll notify you when an applicable position opens up!

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Facilities Around the State

TJJD has facilities around the state of Texas with teaching positions available. Learn more about our facilities in:

  • Brownwood (Ron Jackson)
  • Edinburg (Evins)
  • Gainesville
  • Giddings
  • Mart

Referral Bonus

Know any good teachers? See an open job at TJJD they would be a perfect fit for?

Complete the Employee Referral of Applicant for Employment form and you could receive a $100 gift card as an award for your initiative in the successful recruitment of the applicant.

Contact Us Today

For more information about job openings around the state, contact:

Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Edinburg, Texas)
Isabel Ramirez
Isabel.ramirez@tjjd.texas.gov
(956) 957-8113

Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Gainesville, Texas)
Amanda Cowden
Amanda.m.cowden@tjjd.texas.gov
(940) 665-0701

Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Giddings, Texas)
Jan Janisch
Jan.s.jansich@tjjd.texas.gov
(979) 542-4500

Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Mart, Texas)
LeaAnn Johnson
Lea.johnson@tjjd.texas.gov
(254) 722-9276

Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Brownwood, Texas)
Jared Trowbridge
Jared.m.trowbridge@tjjd.texas.gov
(325) 203-6566

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