What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATOR OPT. B (MATH) position at State of Illinois?
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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
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
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Date: Aug 20, 2026
Location:
Sumner, IL, US, 62466
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Job Requisition ID: 58230
Job Requisition ID: 58230
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 09/03/2026
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100
Skill Option: High School
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $6,044/month; Full Range $6,044 - $10,645/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lawrence
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.
Requsition Number 58230
EDUCATOR, OPT. B (MATH)
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and student-centered Math Educator to join our educational team. This position provides meaningful instruction within a structured, security-minded environment where education serves as a cornerstone to rehabilitation, personal growth, and public safety. The ideal candidate understands that many individuals in custory have experienced significant adversity and recognizes the importance of using trauma-informed instructional practices that foster trust, consistency, engagement, and resilience. Through high-expectations, relationship-centered teaching, and differentiated instruction, the Math Educator creates a safe and supportive classroom culture where students can build confidence while developing essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Working collaboratively with education, behavioral health, security, and facility leadership, the Math Educator delivers standards-aligned instruction that addresses learning gaps while preparing individuals in custory for academic achievement, career readiness, and lifelong success. The educator monitors student progress, adapts instruction to meet individual learning needs, and encourages critical thinking, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Mathematics is more than a graduation requirement - it equipes students with practical skills that support informed decision-making, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and everyday problem solving. By helping students strengthen these competencies, the educator will play a vital role in preparing individuals in custody for successful reintegration into their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference through education and believe in potential of every learner, this may be the role for you!
Essential Functions:
Under general supervision, administers classroom and individual instruction to participating youth 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 Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Mathematics.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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 the performance of duties and to attend meetings, conferences, and other events as required.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.
Benefits:
The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)
Work Hours: Tues-Thurs 7am-5pm; Friday 7am-4:30pm; Sat/Sun/Mon/Holidays off
Headquarter Location: 10940 Lawrence Rd, Sumner, Illinois, 62466
Work County: Lawrence
Agency Contact: IDJJ HUMAN RESOURCES
Email: DJJ.HumanResources@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Education; Public Safety; Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
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
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
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Date: Aug 20, 2026
Location:
Sumner, IL, US, 62466
#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Job Requisition ID: 58230
Job Requisition ID: 58230
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 09/03/2026
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100
Skill Option: High School
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $6,044/month; Full Range $6,044 - $10,645/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lawrence
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.
Requsition Number 58230
EDUCATOR, OPT. B (MATH)
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and student-centered Math Educator to join our educational team. This position provides meaningful instruction within a structured, security-minded environment where education serves as a cornerstone to rehabilitation, personal growth, and public safety. The ideal candidate understands that many individuals in custory have experienced significant adversity and recognizes the importance of using trauma-informed instructional practices that foster trust, consistency, engagement, and resilience. Through high-expectations, relationship-centered teaching, and differentiated instruction, the Math Educator creates a safe and supportive classroom culture where students can build confidence while developing essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Working collaboratively with education, behavioral health, security, and facility leadership, the Math Educator delivers standards-aligned instruction that addresses learning gaps while preparing individuals in custory for academic achievement, career readiness, and lifelong success. The educator monitors student progress, adapts instruction to meet individual learning needs, and encourages critical thinking, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Mathematics is more than a graduation requirement - it equipes students with practical skills that support informed decision-making, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and everyday problem solving. By helping students strengthen these competencies, the educator will play a vital role in preparing individuals in custody for successful reintegration into their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference through education and believe in potential of every learner, this may be the role for you!
Essential Functions:
Under general supervision, administers classroom and individual instruction to participating youth 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 Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Mathematics.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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 the performance of duties and to attend meetings, conferences, and other events as required.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.
Benefits:
The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)
Work Hours: Tues-Thurs 7am-5pm; Friday 7am-4:30pm; Sat/Sun/Mon/Holidays off
Headquarter Location: 10940 Lawrence Rd, Sumner, Illinois, 62466
Work County: Lawrence
Agency Contact: IDJJ HUMAN RESOURCES
Email: DJJ.HumanResources@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Education; Public Safety; Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
Salary : $6,044 - $10,645