Adult Educator

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections and its Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services is seeking a professional educator to deliver Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education services to adults. The educator assesses learners' needs, plans and delivers instruction and evaluates student progress in a positive learning environment. The position is full-time, salaried, with an anticipated starting salary of $6,044 per month (range $6,044-$10,767) and hours 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Administer classroom and individual instruction to participants in custody
• Develop curricula for each assigned subject and approximate grade level
• Create assessment tools that measure each student's strengths, weaknesses and progress
• Maintain detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement and individual progress
• Direct students in additional school-related activities when needed
• Take part in teacher meetings, team meetings and staff development

Required profile

• Current, valid ISBE Professional Educator License with an endorsement for the content area, grade level and instructional area
• Ability to travel and to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen
• Ability to use digital tools and platforms, and to comply with employer vaccine and medical standards
• Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted

Preferred qualifications include several years of teaching experience, experience evaluating standardized test scores, preparing course syllabi and reports, attending professional development, and maintaining discipline and safety in the classroom.

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• Pension plan with vesting at 10 years for Tier II, and full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance
• Deferred compensation and pre-tax benefit programs
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, 13-14 paid state holidays, 3 personal business days and 12 sick days per year
• 10-25 paid vacation days, depending on length of service
• Employee assistance and mental health resources, plus training and career advancement opportunities