EDUCATOR OPT B (MATH)

State of Illinois; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Pre-tax benefits

Sick leave

Vacation days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

State of Illinois invites qualified educators to join the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice as a Math Educator. The role focuses on trauma-informed, standards-aligned instruction within a secure environment, aiming to close learning gaps and promote career readiness for youth.

Strong collaboration with education, behavioral health, and security staff will be essential to support student growth. The ideal candidate will hold a valid ISBE PEL for Mathematics (grades 9-12) and bring

Qualifications

• Requires ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Mathematics.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching mathematics preferred.
• Experience with math curriculum development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers classroom instruction in mathematics to participating youth.
• Develops curricula for the assigned teaching subject per Core Curriculum policy.
• Develops assessment tools to measure student strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
• Maintains detailed records on attendance, achievement, and learner progress.
• Attends teachers’ meetings and participates in staff development activities.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the listed responsibilities.

Skills

Mathematics

Teaching

Curriculum design

Trauma-informed

Education

PEL Math (ISBE)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 57222 Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: 08/27/2026 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100 Skill Option: High School Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,044/mo; Full Salary Range - $6,044-$10,645/mo Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Logan Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Educator, Opt. B (Math) Requisition # 57222

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you are helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you are part of something bigger, something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you are looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule, flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and student-centered Math Educator to join our educational team. This position provides meaningful instruction within a structured, security-minded environment where education serves as a cornerstone to rehabilitation, personal growth, and public safety. The ideal candidate understands that many youths have experienced significant adversity and recognizes the importance of using trauma-informed instructional practices that foster trust, consistency, engagement, and resilience. Through high-expectations, relationship-centered teaching, and differentiated instruction, the Math Educator creates a safe and supportive classroom culture where students can build confidence while developing essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Working collaboratively with education, behavioral health, security, and facility leadership, the Math Educator delivers standards-aligned instruction that addresses learning gaps while preparing youth for academic achievement, career readiness, and lifelong success. The educator monitors student progress, adapts instruction to meet individual learning needs, and encourages critical thinking, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Mathematics is more than a graduation requirement - it equips youth with practical skills that support informed decision-making, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and everyday problem solving. By helping students strengthen these competencies, the educator will play a vital role in preparing youth for successful reintegration into their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference through education and believe in potential of every learner, this may be the role for you!

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, administers classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in the assigned subject area of mathematics.
• 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.

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 Mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience teaching students, a minimum of two grade levels behind, in the area of math operations and math concepts.
• Prefers at least two (2) of experience developing math curriculum with application to the IL State Standard or Common Core.
• Prefers at least one (1) year developing and delivering math specific lesson plans to teach math operations, math calculations, math life skill applications, and math hands‑on learning experiences.
• Prefers (1) year of experiences of developing and evaluating math assessments to determine student instructional needs.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office (including Outlook), Google Applications, and/or equivalent computer software.
• Prefers at least two (2) years using online learning to teach mathematics to middle and high school students.
• Prefers at least (2) years of experience attending professional development in the specific area of teaching mathematics.
• Prefers at least (2) years developing and implementing age-appropriately effective classroom management techniques for a middle- and/or high school math classroom.
• Prefers at least (1) semester of collaborative and/or co‑teaching with an LBS1 teacher in a middle or high school math course.
• Prefers the ability to demonstrate patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior.

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 ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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.

Benefits

• 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 work may be an option for certain positions)

Work Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Headquarter Location

861 S State St, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656

Work County

Logan

Agency Contact

DJJ Human Resources Email: [e-mail]

Posting Group

Education; Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Additional Information

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).