EDUCATOR OPT. C (Special Education)
About The Position
The Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring an Educator specializing in special education to instruct participating individuals in custody. The position uses current developmental teaching methods, sets student goals, implements behavioral techniques and goals, and provides supportive supervision in collaboration with the school principal, teachers, administrators, and counselors. The educator prepares and administers diagnostic assessments, evaluates results and student progress, and works to maximize student potential. Under general supervision, the educator administers classroom and individual instruction in assigned subjects and develops curricula within the Core Curriculum policy. The educator creates examinations to measure student strengths, weaknesses, and progress; maintains detailed attendance, achievement, progress, and needs records; directs recreational, social, and extracurricular activities; and participates in teacher, counselor-teacher, team, and staff-development meetings. Other duties reasonably within the scope of the position may be assigned. The position is based at the Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Pinckneyville, Illinois. It is fully in office, with a scheduled Monday–Friday workday of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, is required.
Requirements
- Possess a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) or equivalent endorsement in Special Education.
- Pass an Illinois Department of Corrections/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice background check.
- Pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Be able to use English to prepare and deliver instruction.
- Be able to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
- Be able to work overtime when requested or required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime and potentially evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience implementing behavior modification principles.
- At least two years of experience providing educational support to students with extreme and profound emotional impairments.
- At least one year of experience evaluating students using provided tools or programs to assist in creating behavioral objectives.
- At least one year of experience evaluating students’ individual educational needs.
- At least one year of experience guiding and directing staff regarding necessary student training and educational development.
- At least two years of experience with Microsoft Word or equivalent computer software.
- At least one year of experience with Microsoft Excel or equivalent computer software.
- At least one year of experience with Microsoft Outlook or equivalent computer software.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior.
Responsibilities
- Administer classroom and individual instruction to participating individuals in custody in assigned subject areas.
- Develop curricula for assigned teaching subjects within the Core Curriculum policy.
- Develop examination tools to measure students’ strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
- Prepare and maintain detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement, individual progress, and student needs.
- Direct students in recreational, social, or other extracurricular activities.
- Attend and participate in regular teachers’ meetings, 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
- Pension plan
- Paid parental leave
- Pre-tax benefits programs, including Deferred Compensation, Medical, and Daycare programs
- Twelve paid sick days annually
- Ten paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to twenty-five paid vacation days annually based on years of service
- Three paid personal days annually, prorated based on start date
- Thirteen to fourteen paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas; remote work may be available for certain positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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