Special Education Educator - Juvenile Justice (In-Person)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation days

Job summary

State of Illinois, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks an Educator to join our team in Pinckneyville. The ideal candidate will instruct students in the assigned curriculum area using developmentally appropriate methods and collaborate with principals, teachers, counselors and administrators to support student progress.

Must hold an ISBE Professional Educator License with LBS I; preferred experience includes behavior modification and supporting students with challenging emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) or equivalent endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience with behavior modification and supporting students with emotional impairments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers classroom and individual instruction to participating individuals in custody in the assigned subject area(s).
• Develops curricula for each assigned teaching subject under Core Curriculum policy.
• Develops examination tools to measure students’ strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
• Keeps detailed records on attendance, achievement, and individual progress and needs of the students.
• Directs students in recreational, social, or other extracurricular activities.
• Attends and participates in teacher and counselor meetings, team meetings, and staff development.

Skills

Behavior modification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

ISBE PEL with LBS I endorsement

Job description

State of Illinois, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks an Educator to join our team in Pinckneyville. The ideal candidate will instruct students in the assigned curriculum area using developmentally appropriate methods and collaborate with principals, teachers, counselors and administrators to support student progress.

Must hold an ISBE Professional Educator License with LBS I; preferred experience includes behavior modification and supporting students with challenging emotional needs.