Educator - Special Education (Juvenile Justice)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Special Education educator in Pinckneyville to teach students in custody in the assigned subject area. The position is full time, salaried, Monday to Friday 7:00-3:00, and is a union position covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application system.

Key responsibilities

• Under general supervision, administer classroom and individual instruction to students in custody in the assigned subject area(s).
• Develop curricula for each assigned teaching subject within the Core Curriculum policy.
• Develop examination tools that measure each student's strengths, weaknesses and progress.
• Keep detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement and individual progress and needs.
• Direct students in recreational, social or other extracurricular activities.
• Take part in teacher meetings, including counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings and staff development.

Required profile

• Current and valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) or equivalent endorsement in Special Education.
• Ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
• Ability to use English to prepare and deliver instruction.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, and willingness to work overtime, which may include evenings and weekends.

Preferred: at least two years of experience implementing behavior modification and educational support for students with extreme and profound emotional impairments, and experience evaluating students' individual educational needs and using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax benefit programs such as deferred compensation and medical plans.
• Twelve paid sick days, ten paid vacation days in the first year and thirteen to fourteen paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas.