EDUCATOR, OPT. B (LANGUAGE ARTS) Lawrence CC

Illinois Education Job Bank; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Sick days (12 annually)

Vacation days (10+ first year, up to ?

Job summary

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Educator to deliver Language Arts instruction to youth at Lawrence Correctional Center, employing developmental teaching methods and current techniques. You will set goals, monitor progress, and work with principals, teachers, counselors and administrators to support student success.

The role emphasizes behavioral guidance, diagnostic testing, and collaboration during regular meetings; prior experience with ISBE standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Language Arts (9-12).
• Preferred minimum 2 years applying behavior modification principles.
• Experience providing educational support to students with emotional impairments.
• Experience evaluating students and developing behavioral objectives; guiding staff training.

Responsibilities

• Administers classroom and individual instruction in Language Arts.
• Develops curricula for assigned teaching subject within Core Curriculum policy.
• Creates examination tools to measure student strengths, weaknesses and progress.
• Maintains detailed records on attendance, achievement and progress.
• Directs students in recreational or extracurricular activities.
• Attends teacher, counselor, and staff development meetings.
• Performs other duties within the stated scope.

Skills

Behavior modification

Educational support

Assessment & evaluation

Staff development

Education

ISBE PEL: Secondary Education, Language Arts (9-12)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

EDUCATOR, OPT. B (LANGUAGE ARTS) Lawrence CC

Duties

Position Overview

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 than this opportunity is for you.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, administers classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in the assigned subject area(s).
• 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 extracurricular 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Language Arts.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing behavior modification principles.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing educational support to students with extreme and profound emotional impairments.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating students by utilizing provided tools and/or programs to assist in behavioral objective creation.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating students’ individual educational needs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience guiding and directing staff regarding the necessary training and educational development of a student.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Word and/or equivalent computer software.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Excel and/or equivalent computer software.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Outlook and/or equivalent computer software.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires ability to use the English language in preparing and delivering instructions.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties and to attend meetings, conferences, and other events as required.

Salary/Benefits

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote workmaybe an option for certain positions)
• Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,044/mo; Full Salary Range - $6,044-$10,645/mo
• Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
• Work Hours: Tues-Thurs 7am-5pm; Friday 7am-4:30pm; Sat/Sun/Mon/Holidays off
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office

Additional Notes

About the Agency:

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice School District #428 Building Name Lawrence Correctional Center Address 10940 Lawrence Rd
Sumner, IL 62466 Phone [phone] Fax ( ) - IASA Region Out-of-State County Out of State Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category English/Language Arts Grade Level Secondary