Job Requisition ID: 56319
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 06/22/2026
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100
Skill Option: Special Education
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,044/month; Full Range $6,044 - $10,645/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Johnson
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: 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. EDUCATOR, OPT C. (SPECIAL EDUCATION)Position Overview:The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a motivated and passionate Educator to join our team! The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for instructing students in their assigned curriculum area by utilizing developmental teaching methods and techniques that are current with teaching methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to set student goals, implement behavioral techniques and goals, work with the school principal, fellow teachers, administrators, and counselors while providing supportive supervision. If you meet the requirements and have previous experience preparing and executing diagnostic test instruments, evaluating testing on a follow-up basis, gauging the rate and scope of students' progress, and maximizing student potential than this opportunity is for you. We encourage all qualified and interested individuals to apply!
Essential Functions:- Under general supervision, administers classroom and individual instruction to participating individuals in custody in the assigned subject area(s).
- Within the purview of the Core Curriculum policy, develops curricula for each assigned teaching subject.
- Develops examination tools designed to measure each students' strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
- Prepares and keeps detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement, and individual progress and needs of the students.
- Directs students in recreational, social, or other extracurricular activities.
- 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 Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) or equivalent endorsement in Special Education.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing behavior modification principles.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing educational support to students with extreme and profound emotional impairments.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating students by utilizing provided tools and/or programs to assist in behavioral objective creation.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating students' individual educational needs.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience guiding and directing staff regarding the necessary training and educational development of a student.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Word and/or equivalent computer software
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Excel and/or equivalent computer software.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Outlook and/or equivalent computer software.
- Prefers the ability to demonstrate patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior.
Conditions of Employment:- Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Requires ability to use the English language in preparing and delivering instructions.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Tues-Thurs 7am-5pm, Friday 7am-4:30pm; S/S/M off
Headquarter Location: 6665 State Rt 146, East Vienna, Illinois, 62995
Work County: Johnson
Agency Contact: IDJJ Human Resources
Email: [email protected]Posting Group: Education; Public Safety; Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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