Trauma-Informed Language Arts Educator for Youth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental.ins

Pension Plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Remote work option (may be available)

Job summary

State of Illinois is hiring a Language Arts Educator within the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. The role focuses on engaging, standards-based instruction for youth with diverse needs in a secure educational setting.

The educator plans differentiated lessons, assesses progress, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. Required ISBE Professional Educator License for Grades 9-12 in Language Arts.

Qualifications

• ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) for grades 9–12 in Language Arts is required.
• Preference for experience with behavior modification and educational support for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Administers classroom and individual instruction in Language Arts.
• Develops curricula aligned with Illinois Learning Standards.
• Creates assessments to measure student progress and keeps records.
• Collaborates with counselors, special education staff, security personnel and administrators.
• Maintains a safe, trauma-informed learning environment and promotes student reintegration.

Skills

Patience/tolerance

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Behavior modification

Education

ISBE PEL Secondary Education Language Arts

Job description

State of Illinois is hiring a Language Arts Educator within the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. The role focuses on engaging, standards-based instruction for youth with diverse needs in a secure educational setting.

The educator plans differentiated lessons, assesses progress, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. Required ISBE Professional Educator License for Grades 9-12 in Language Arts.