Language Arts Educator - Juvenile Justice

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 67,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a dedicated Educator to teach Language Arts to youth in custody, applying developmentally appropriate teaching methods and working with principals, teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student progress.

The role requires ISBE PEL for Language Arts (Secondary). In-person schedule, with standard school hours and regular meetings, is expected; strong behavioral management and diagnostic test experience are a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administers classroom and individual instruction in the assigned subject area(s).
• Develops curricula for each teaching subject within Core Curriculum policy.
• Develops examination tools to measure student strengths, weaknesses, and progress.

Skills

Behavior modification principles

Educational support to students with E

Evaluating students with tools/program

Staff training & development

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) – Secondary Education, Language Arts

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a dedicated Educator to teach Language Arts to youth in custody, applying developmentally appropriate teaching methods and working with principals, teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student progress.

The role requires ISBE PEL for Language Arts (Secondary). In-person schedule, with standard school hours and regular meetings, is expected; strong behavioral management and diagnostic test experience are a plus.