Correctional Career Technology Instructor at Illinois River Correctional Center

Salary : $49,500.00 - $57,500.00 Annually
Location : Illinois River Correctional Center - Canton, Illinois
Job Type: Department of Corrections/Juvenile Justice
Job Number:
Division: DOC/DJJ
Department: Illinois River Correctional Ct
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean performs responsible functions in the development coordination and maintenance of a meaningful consistent statewide training and development program for Job Preparedness instruction.

The main responsibility is to teach an intensive job preparation curriculum and build a bridge for continued services in the community to offenders preparing for Mandatory Supervised Release. (Parole)
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare and revise curriculum to instruct offenders in job preparedness.

Teach classes in job preparedness as assigned by the Associate Dean.

In cooperation with others make recommendations on curriculum materials.

Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean.

Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.

Be on the work site for 37.5 hours per week. (30 minute lunch)

Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.

Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.

Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty

Assist in registration as needed.

Consider the general and special needs of the student.

Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services.

Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform your supervisor in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Notify the appropriate supervisor well in advance of absences.

Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics.

Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment.

Prepare task lists and attendance reports as required.

Maintain hourly count check on students.

Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.

Prepare grant related reports as needed.

Provide advisement and testing as needed.

Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections Regulations and procedures.

Maintain Equipment assigned to area.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree Required concentration in Business or Public Administration preferred.

Experience Requirements:

Teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of job search techniques preferred.

Skills:

Must be able to instruct incarcerated adults in the area of job preparation and employment searches.

Personal Requirements:

Good Interpersonal Skills.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

Department of Corrections

(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)
Vacation Hours
Vacation hours for the Department of Corrections employees are loaded at the beginning of each fiscal year, although it is credited to the employees on a monthly basis. All vacation time has to be used prior to the end of the fiscal year, or it will be lost. The amount of time employees receive is based on the number of years of service.
Years of Service

Hours Per Year

Monthly Accrual Rate

1-8 years

135 hours

11.25 hours

9-14 years

150 hours

12.50 hours

15-20 years

187.5 hours

15.63 hours

21+ years

210 hours

17.50 hours
Vacation time will be prorated when employees are not on a paid status for the entire month.
Sick Hours
Full-time Department of Corrections employees will be granted 7.5 hours of sick time each month. Employees can accrue up to a maximum of 1350 hours.
Parental Leave
Paid parental leave of up to four (4) weeks for approved full-time employees with one (1) or more years of service.
Holidays
The Department of Corrections provides for the following paid holidays:
January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day (every other year), Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.
Retirement
Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be…