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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45690
Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Closing Date: 05/14/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:EDUCATOR 13100
Skill Option:Special Education
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5757$10138/month ($69084$121656/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
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.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Educator for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee Illinois to develop and provide special education vocational/habilitation instruction and employability skills. Evaluates individuals educational development and learning readiness using professional teaching techniques to promote habilitation rehabilitation prevocational and vocational skills. Develops education programs for the facility. Writes and updates curriculum. Communicates progress to rehabilitation liaison and treatment teams. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Essential Functions
Teaches special education vocational/habilitation instruction and employability skills.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Assists training coordinator in the development of a wide variety of staff training programs and courses including specialized curriculum for behavior management.
Designs and implements IEPs for individuals.
Develops updates and implements curriculum and courses.
Develops education programs for the facility.
Prepares and maintains detailed educational/vocational documentation consistent with federal state Department and accreditation standards including treatment/habilitation plans monthly plan reviews daily attendance records etc.
Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 Special Education.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience preparing and teaching adultlevel 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 working with individuals with extreme and profound developmental disabilities.
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 the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to work after business hours and weekends.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Various shifts. See below.
(1 vacancy) Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm working one early shift (choice of: 6:00am 2:30pm or 6:30am 3:00pm) one late shift (choice of 12:00pm 8:30pm or 12:30pm 9:00pm or 1:00pm 9:30pm or 1:30pm
10:00pm) and one weekend day (choice of Saturday or Sunday 8:00am 4:30pm) per month with a 30minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee Illinois 60901
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Support 1/Central ED/Rec/Voc/Activities
Posting Group: Education
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime 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 PreTax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
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Employment Type
Full-Time
