Educator, Language Arts

Jobtailor; Grafton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Language Arts educator to support youth in a secure juvenile justice educational setting in Illinois. The role emphasizes standards-based, trauma-informed instruction, curriculum development, and detailed records of attendance, achievement, and progress.

You will collaborate with administrators, special education staff, behavioral health professionals, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver differentiated lessons for grades 9–12 and to foster safe, constructive

Qualifications

• ISBE Professional Educator License required for Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Language Arts/English
• Ability to pass IDOC/IDJJ background check and drug screen
• Travel with overnight stays as appropriate
• Experience developing Language Arts curriculum aligned with state standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in Language Arts
• Develop curricula for assigned teaching subjects within 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 needs
• Direct students in recreational, social, and extracurricular activities
• Collaborate with administrators, special education staff, behavioral health professionals, security personnel, and the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain safety, security, and accountability in a secure juvenile justice educational setting

Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Illinois State Board Of Education Professional Educator License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

• Administer classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in the assigned subject area
• Develop curricula for assigned teaching subjects within 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 needs
• Direct students in recreational, social, and extracurricular activities
• Participate in teachers' meetings, counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development
• Provide standards-based, differentiated, trauma-informed Language Arts instruction
• Collaborate with administrators, special education staff, behavioral health professionals, security personnel, and the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain safety, security, and accountability in a secure juvenile justice educational setting
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position

Requirements

• Current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Language Arts/English
• Ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings relevant to the job duties
• Preferred: at least two years of experience teaching students at least two grade levels behind in English/Language Arts
• Preferred: at least two years of experience developing English/Language Arts curriculum aligned with Illinois State Standards or Common Core
• Preferred: at least one year developing and delivering English/Language Arts lesson plans
• Preferred: one year developing and evaluating English/Language Arts assessments
• Preferred: at least two years using Microsoft Office, Google Applications, or equivalent software
• Preferred: at least two years using online learning to teach English/Language Arts to middle and high school students
• Preferred: at least two years attending professional development in English/Language Arts
• Preferred: at least two years developing and implementing classroom management techniques
• Preferred: at least one semester of collaborative or co-teaching with a Learning Behavior Specialist I teacher
• Preferred: ability to demonstrate patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering standards-based, differentiated Language Arts instruction while maintaining detailed records and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a secure educational setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Illinois State Board Of Education Professional Educator License
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management Techniques
• English/Language Arts Instruction
• Assessment Development

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Lesson Planning
• Assessment Development
• Differentiated Instruction
• Classroom Management
• Online Learning
• Record Keeping
• Trauma-Informed Instruction
• Standards-Based Instruction
• Behavior Management

Soft Skills

• Patience
• Tolerance
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• Illinois State Board Of Education Professional Educator License

Industry Keywords

• Core Curriculum
• Juvenile Justice Education
• Special Education
• Behavioral Health
• Multidisciplinary Team

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Google Applications
• Online Learning Platforms

ATS Optimization Keywords