What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATOR OPT. C (SPECIAL EDUCATION) position at State of Illinois?
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
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Sponsorship for Employment
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Closing Date: 02/09/2026 11:59 pm
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100
Skill Option: Special Education
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,840/mo; Full Range $5,840 - $10,285/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Fulton
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:
- 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.
- 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) endorsement in Special Education.
- 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.
- 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 ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Headquarter Location: 1300 W Locust St, Canton, Illinois, 61520
Work County: Fulton
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