DOC Adult Education Menard CC Educational Diagnostician

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services (Menard CC) is seeking an Educational Diagnostician. The ideal candidate will screen incoming students' Offender 360 (O360) information to determine if standardized achievement testing is necessary. They will administer and score student assessments and assist with records for individuals in custody and current students in programming. In addition, they will assist in maintaining and keeping student records up to date. If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the instructions on the posting. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in education, psychology or related field, with coursework in diagnostic evaluation.
Requires appropriate valid driver's license
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years of professional experience of educational testing administration techniques.
At least two (2) years of professional experience working with educational programs and services.
At least two (2) years of professional experience following educational test guidelines and procedures.
At least one (1) year of professional experience interpreting educational data and explaining educational test results.
At least two (2) years of professional experience using a computer and working with standardized software in collecting and maintaining student reports and records.
At least one (1) year of professional experience safeguarding confidential information regarding student records, reports and findings, and standardized test materials.
At least one (1) year of professional experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with individuals in custody and/or similar type of population.

Responsibilities

Screens incoming students' Offender 360 Tracking System (O360) information to determine if reception/classification standardized achievement testing is necessary.
Administers and scores student assessments according to established procedures.
Assists with correlation of records for individuals in custody and current students in programming.
Assists with keeping records up-to-date and maintains maintenance of student records in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) procedures.
Performs other duties required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources