Language Arts Educator — Trauma‑Informed, Flexible Hours

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 67,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) seeks a Language Arts Educator to provide standards-based instruction in a secure educational setting, developing reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold an ISBE PEL for Secondary Language Arts and have experience with behavior modification and supporting students with emotional

Qualifications

• Requires ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) for Secondary Education, Language Arts (Grades 9-12).
• Two+ years applying behavior modification principles preferred.
• Experience supporting students with emotional impairments preferred.
• Ability to evaluate students using provided tools to inform objectives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in Language Arts.
• Develops curricula within Core Curriculum policy for Language Arts.
• Measures student progress with assessments and maintains records.
• Collaborates with administrators, special education staff, health professionals, security, and other team members.

Skills

Classroom management

Trauma-informed approach

Differentiated instruction

Literacy development

Collaboration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Behavior modification

Special education support

Education

ISBE PEL Language Arts (Secondary Education)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) seeks a Language Arts Educator to provide standards-based instruction in a secure educational setting, developing reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold an ISBE PEL for Secondary Language Arts and have experience with behavior modification and supporting students with emotional