DOC Hill CC Adult Educator
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections and Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services seek a professional educator to provide Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education services to adults in custody at Hill Correctional Center. The educator assesses students’ learning needs, plans and implements instruction, evaluates student success, and promotes a positive learning environment. The program’s mission is to engage, educate, and empower adult students. This is a fully in-office, union position. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday, with Saturday through Monday off. The position requires travel and successful completion of IDOC/IDJJ background and drug-screen checks.
Requirements
- Possession of a current and valid ISBE-issued Professional Educator License with an endorsement appropriate to the content area, grade level, and instructional area in which the individual is approved to work.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of professional teaching experience.
- At least two years of professional experience evaluating students’ standardized test scores.
- At least two years of professional experience reviewing and selecting course materials and teaching aids.
- At least two years of professional experience preparing a flexible course syllabus using varied instructional methods designed to benefit students.
- At least one year of professional experience preparing reports consistent with academic program administrative requirements and/or institutional objectives.
- At least two years of professional experience attending in-service and other professional development seminars.
- At least two years of professional experience serving on assigned special committees.
- At least two years of professional experience using office equipment and technology to develop and reproduce learning materials.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- At least one year of experience maintaining discipline, safety, and an effective learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer classroom and individual-level instruction to participating individuals in custody.
- Develop curricula for assigned teaching subjects and approximate grade levels within the scope of Curriculum Policy.
- Develop examination tools to measure each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
- Prepare and maintain detailed attendance, achievement, individual progress, and student needs records and reports.
- Direct students in additional school-related activities when necessary.
- Attend and participate in regular teacher discussions and planning, including counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years
- Full 20-year retirement awards include free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- Three paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carried over year to year
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually, with 10 days beginning in the first year of employment
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules, as applicable
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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