Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,103 -$9,281 per month ($61,236 – $111,372 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Schuyler
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles 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 Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-88-31012
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Educator for the Treatment and Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois to instruct residents in the assigned curriculum area using developmental teaching methods and techniques consistent with current teaching methodology. Prepares and executes diagnostic test instruments geared to each resident’s abilities and needs. Administers testing on a follow-up basis to gauge the rate and scope of progress in maximizing the residents’ potential and meeting the educational and behavioral goals. Sets goals with the resident, administrators, and clinical therapist(s) as the result of evaluation and continuing interaction for a basis directing the educational approach and formalizing the individual resident’s plan. Provides developmental, corrective, and supportive supervision to residents.
Job Responsibilities
- Instructs residents in the assigned curriculum area using developmental teaching methods and techniques consistent with current teaching methodology.
- Using the Core Curriculum Policy, develops curricula for each assigned teaching subject and approximate grade level.
- Develops examination tools designed to measure each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
- Provides developmental, corrective, and supportive supervision to residents.
- Develops Curricula for residents.
- 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)-issued Professional Educator License with endorsement in High School Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience preparing and teaching adult-level special education and vocational/habilitation instruction for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience assessing vocational and academic skills, knowledge and abilities using standardized tools (i.e., achievement tests and vocational diagnostics) for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience preparing and maintaining detailed educational/vocational documentation consistent with federal, state and accreditation standards.
- Three (3) years of professional experience relating to students with extreme and profound emotional impairments.
- Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Two (2) years of basic proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, etc.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
Rehabilitation Services
Work Location: 17019 County Farm Rd Rushville, IL 62681-4042
Division of Mental Health
Treatment and Detention Facility
Rehabilitation Services
Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency
Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
State employees should include temporary assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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