Educator Opt B (Math)

State of Illinois • Lincoln, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and student-centered Math Educator to join our educational team. This position provides meaningful instruction within a structured, security-minded environment where education serves as a cornerstone to rehabilitation, personal growth, and public safety. The ideal candidate understands that many youths have experienced significant adversity and recognizes the importance of using trauma-informed instructional practices that foster trust, consistency, engagement, and resilience. Through high-expectations, relationship-centered teaching, and differentiated instruction, the Math Educator creates a safe and supportive classroom culture where students can build confidence while developing essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Working collaboratively with education, behavioral health, security, and facility leadership, the Math Educator delivers standards-aligned instruction that addresses learning gaps while preparing youth for academic achievement, career readiness, and lifelong success. The educator monitors student progress, adapts instruction to meet individual learning needs, and encourages critical thinking, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Mathematics is more than a graduation requirement - it equipes youth with practical skills that support informed decision-making, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and everyday problem solving. By helping students strengthen these competencies, the educator will play a vital role in preparing youth for successful reintegration into their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference through education and believe in potential of every learner, this may be the role for you!

Requirements

• Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Mathematics.
• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
• Requires ability to use the English language in preparing and delivering instructions.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years of experience teaching students, a minimum of two grade levels behind, in the area of math operations and math concepts.
• At least two (2) of experience developing math curriculum with application to the IL State Standard or Common Core.
• At least one (1) year developing and delivering math specific lesson plans to teach math operations, math calculations, math life skill applications, and math hands-on learning experiences.
• One (1) year of experiences of developing and evaluating math assessments to determine student instructional needs.
• At least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office (including Outlook), Google Applications, and/or equivalent computer software.
• At least two (2) years using online learning to teach mathematics to middle and high school students.
• At least (2) years of experience attending professional development in the specific area of teaching mathematics.
• At least (2) years developing and implementing age-appropriately effective classroom management techniques for a middle- and/or high school math classroom.
• At least (1) semester of collaborative and/or co-teaching with an LBS1 teacher in a middle or high school math course.
• The ability to demonstrate patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, administers classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in the assigned subject area of mathematics.
• Develops curricula for each assigned teaching subject within the purview of the Core Curriculum policy.
• Develops examination tools designed to measure each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
• Prepares and keeps detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement, and individual progress and needs of the students.
• Directs students in recreational, social, or other extracurricular activities.
• Attends and participates in discussion and planning at regular teachers’ meetings, including counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED