Educator OPT B; Science

Position Overview

The Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a motivated Educator to instruct students using developmental teaching methods. The ideal candidate will set student goals, implement behavioral techniques, and collaborate with school personnel.

• Administers classroom and individual instruction to youth in the assigned subject area.
• Develops curricula for each assigned teaching subject.
• Creates examination tools to assess each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
• Maintains detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement, and individual progress and needs.
• Directs students in recreational, social, or other extracurricular activities.
• Participates in discussions and planning at regular teachers’ meetings, counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development.
• Performs other duties as reasonably within the scope of the enumerated duties.

• Possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Grades K-12, in Science.

• Ability to communicate with and instruct adult students of all levels of competence.
• Ability to communicate with and instruct students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Elementary knowledge of behavior modification principles.
• Elementary knowledge of and ability to operate a personal computer.
• Written and spoken knowledge of a foreign language at a colloquial skill level when necessary to instruct non‑English speaking students.
• Proficiency in manual communications when instructing students who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind.
• Proficiency in Braille when instructing students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
• Ability to prepare written documentation related to student performance and education.
• Ability to relate to students with extreme and profound emotional impairments.
• Patience and tolerance of a wide range of behavior.
• Use of the English language in preparing and delivering instructions.
• Ability to evaluate the student, select behavioral objectives, and guide facility staff regarding necessary training and educational development.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.

• Pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Pass a drug screen. Use of unauthorized drugs by an employee is prohibited.
• Travel as required for duties, including overnight stays if appropriate. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, and industry‑related topics relevant to the job duties.

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