DOC Hill CC Adult Educator

Position Title: Adult Educator

Job Requisition ID: 59905 Opening Date: 11/04/2026Closing Date: 11/18/2026 11:59 PMAgency: Department of CorrectionsClass Title: EDUCATOR - 13100 Skill Option: Elementary & Secondary (K-12) Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,044 monthly; Full Range $6,044-$10,645 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See Below

7:00a - 5:00p Tues - Thurs; 7:00a - 4:30p Fri; Sat/Sun/Mon off

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: Hill Correctional Center - 600 S Linwood Rd, Galesburg, Illinois, 61401Work County: KnoxAgency Contact:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections and Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services are looking for a professional educator that possesses a valid Professional Education License. The OAEVS educator will provide Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education services to adult individuals. The chosen candidate will assess the learning needs of the student, plan and implement instructional activities, evaluate student success while promoting a positive learning environment. The mission is to engage, educate and empower adult students. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Administer classroom and individual level instruction to participating individuals in custody.
• Within the purview of the Curriculum Policy, develop curricula for each assigned teaching subject and approximate grade level.
• Develops examination tools designed to measure each student's strengths, weaknesses and progress.
• Prepares and keeps detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement and individual progress and needs of the students.
• Direct students in additional school related activities when necessary.
• Attends and participates in discussion and planning at regular teachers meetings, including counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings and staff development.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a current and valid ISBE-issued Professional Educator License with endorsement appropriate to the content area, grade-level, and instructional area in which the individual is approved to work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional teaching experience.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience evaluating standardized test scores concerning students.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience reviewing and selecting course material and teaching aids.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing a flexible course syllabus utilizing various instructional methods designed to benefit students.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience preparing reports consistent with the administrative requirements of the academic program and/or the institution's objectives.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience attending in-service and other professional development seminars.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience on serving special committees as assigned.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing office equipment and technology in the development and reproduction of learning materials.
• Prefers ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining discipline, safety, and an effective learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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