Position Title: Educator Job Requisition ID: 59818
Opening Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 p.m.
Closing Date: 11/13/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100
Skill Option: Elementary & Secondary (K-12)
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,044 monthly; Full Range $6,044-$10,645 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: See Below
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: Western Correctional Center -2500 Route 99 S, Mount Sterling, Illinois, 62353
Work County: Brown
Agency 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 OverviewThe 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.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- 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 INSTRUCTIONSUse the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
