Criminal Justice Teacher

Criminal Justice Teacher

Denton Independent School District Braswell High School - Little Elm, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5813192

Final date to receive applications: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Note:

This assignment serves two campuses, Braswell High School and Ryan High School.

Primary

Purpose:

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Education and Certification
• Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Trade and Industrial Certification with a Criminal Justice endorsement preferred;
  Work or field experience may be substituted for certification requirement if deemed appropriate by the district
• Experience
• Criminal justice or related field experience is required
• Special Knowledge and Skills
• Strong knowledge and skill level in legal studies, law enforcement and careers related
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results for instructional activities.
• Works cooperatively with other special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Integrates technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assesses student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the School District.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administers discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations and IEP.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keeps the principal fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of new techniques and materials being used.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings and works sessions as required by the principal.
• Exhibits professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Promotes professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college…