DOC Western Illinois CC Adult Educator
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections and Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services seek an educator to provide Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education services to adults in custody. The educator assesses students’ learning needs, plans and implements instructional activities, evaluates student progress, and promotes a positive learning environment. The program’s mission is to engage, educate, and empower adult students. This is a full-time, salaried union position at Western Correctional Center in Mount Sterling, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekends off. The position is fully in office; hybrid work is not available. The educator must hold a current, valid ISBE-issued Professional Educator License with an endorsement appropriate to the content area, grade level, and instructional area assigned.
Requirements
- Possess 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.
- Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
- Utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support digital enhancements, efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of professional teaching experience.
- At least two years of professional experience evaluating standardized test scores concerning students.
- At least two years of professional experience reviewing and selecting course material 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
- Provide classroom and individual-level instruction to participating individuals in custody.
- Develop curricula for assigned teaching subjects and approximate grade levels within the scope 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 position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- 3 paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over year to year
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually
- 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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