Educator, Language Arts

Illinois Department of Human Services

Language Arts educator for Illinois Juvenile Justice, delivering standards-based instruction to youth in a secure setting. Developing curricula, assessing progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeGrafton • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,044 - $10,645 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering standards-based, differentiated Language Arts instruction while maintaining detailed records and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a secure educational setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Illinois State Board Of Education Professional Educator LicenseCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom Management TechniquesEnglish/Language Arts InstructionAssessment Development

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningAssessment DevelopmentDifferentiated InstructionClassroom ManagementOnline LearningRecord KeepingTrauma-Informed InstructionStandards-Based InstructionBehavior Management

Soft Skills

PatienceToleranceCollaborationCommunicationTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle ApplicationsOnline Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Illinois State Board Of Education Professional Educator License

Industry Keywords

Core CurriculumJuvenile Justice EducationSpecial EducationBehavioral HealthMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer classroom and individual instruction to participating youth in the assigned subject area
Develop curricula for assigned teaching subjects within Core Curriculum policy
Develop examination tools to measure students' strengths, weaknesses, and progress
Prepare and maintain detailed records and reports on attendance, achievement, individual progress, and needs
Direct students in recreational, social, and extracurricular activities
Participate in teachers' meetings, counselor-teacher meetings, team meetings, and staff development
Provide standards-based, differentiated, trauma-informed Language Arts instruction
Collaborate with administrators, special education staff, behavioral health professionals, security personnel, and the multidisciplinary team
Maintain safety, security, and accountability in a secure juvenile justice educational setting
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary Education, Grades 9-12, in Language Arts/English
Ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check
Ability to pass a drug screen
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings relevant to the job duties
Preferred: at least two years of experience teaching students at least two grade levels behind in English/Language Arts
Preferred: at least two years of experience developing English/Language Arts curriculum aligned with Illinois State Standards or Common Core
Preferred: at least one year developing and delivering English/Language Arts lesson plans
Preferred: one year developing and evaluating English/Language Arts assessments
Preferred: at least two years using Microsoft Office, Google Applications, or equivalent software
Preferred: at least two years using online learning to teach English/Language Arts to middle and high school students
Preferred: at least two years attending professional development in English/Language Arts
Preferred: at least two years developing and implementing classroom management techniques
Preferred: at least one semester of collaborative or co-teaching with a Learning Behavior Specialist I teacher
Preferred: ability to demonstrate patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax benefits programs including Deferred Compensation, Medical, and Daycare
Twelve paid Sick Days annually
Ten paid Vacation Days during the first year, increasing up to twenty-five annually based on years of service
Three paid Personal Days annually
Thirteen-Fourteen paid holidays annually
Flexible work schedules in many program areas
Remote work may be an option for certain positions
Opportunities for career advancement
Extensive professional development through seminars, conferences, and trainings