EDUCATOR, Opt. B (SCIENCE)

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a motivated and passionate Educator to join our team! The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for instructing students in their assigned curriculum area by utilizing developmental teaching methods and techniques that are current with teaching methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to set student goals, implement behavioral techniques and goals, work with the school principal, fellow teachers, administrators, and counselors while providing supportive supervision. If you meet the requirements and have previous experience preparing and executing diagnostic test instruments, evaluating testing on a follow-up basis, gauging the rate and scope of students’ progress, and maximizing student potential, then this opportunity is for you. We encourage all qualified and interested individuals to apply!

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 Biology.
• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee regardless of position held is prohibited.
• Requires the aility to use the English language in preparing and delivering instructions.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers at least 2 years of experience implementing behavior modification principles.
• Prefers at least 2 years of experience implementing educational support to students with extreme and profound emotional impairments.
• Prefers at least 1 year of experience evaluating students by utilizing provide tools and/or programs to assist in behavioral objective creation.
• Prefers at least 1 year of experience evaluating students individual educational needs.
• Prefers at least 1 year of experience guiding and directing tsaff regarding the necessary training and educational development of a student.
• Prefers at least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Word and/or equivalent computer software.
• Prefers at least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Excel and/or equivelant computer software.
• Prefers at least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Outlook and/or equivalent computer software.
• Prefers 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 areas.
• Within the purview of the Core Curriculum policy, develops curricula for each assigned teaching subject.
• Develops examination tools designed to measure each students 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 extra curricular 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed