DOC Menard CC Adult Educator

State of Illinois•Randolph, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections and Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services seeks a professional educator to provide Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education services to adult individuals in custody. 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 salaried, full-time position at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois. The position is fully in office and works 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. The role is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated starting salary is $6,044 per month, with a full salary range of $6,044 to $10,767 per month.

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 educator is approved to work.
Ability to travel.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Must abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.

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 flexible course syllabi 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 coworkers.
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 each assigned teaching subject and approximate grade level, within the purview of the Curriculum Policy.
Develop examination tools to measure each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
Prepare and maintain detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement, individual progress, and student needs.
Direct students in additional school-related activities when necessary.
Attend and participate in regular teachers’ meetings, including counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years
Full 20-year retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
13–14 paid state holidays annually
Three paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over year to year
10–25 paid vacation days annually, beginning with 10 days in the first year of employment
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities