EDUCATOR OPT. C (Special Education)

State of Illinois • Perry, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring an Educator in Special Education to provide instruction to individuals in custody. The position develops curricula and assessment tools, tracks students’ attendance, achievement, progress, and needs, and supports students’ educational and behavioral goals. The Educator collaborates with the school principal, teachers, administrators, and counselors, and participates in meetings, planning, and staff development. The position is based fully in the office at the Pinckneyville location and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; overtime may be required and may include evenings and weekends.

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 instructions.
• Be able to travel for work, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Be available for required or mandated overtime, potentially including 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 each assigned teaching subject within the Core 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 recreational, social, and other extracurricular activities.
• Attend and participate in regular teachers’ meetings, counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and 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 of service, with the potential 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.

What This Job Offers

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