Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 07/18/2023
Closing Date/Time: 07/31/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,574- $5,222 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Morgan
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 10-45-22714
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Family and Consumer Science Educator (FACS) to teach highly specialized FACS courses to blind and visually impaired students at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. This position conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students and adjusts instruction; accordingly, develops and modifies as necessary a sequential instructional curriculum to meet the needs of individual students assigned; prepares daily attendance reports; oversees the care and use of equipment and supplies; and attends, and participates in staff meetings and professional development in relation to areas of endorsement.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as Family and Consumer Science Educator (FACS) and teaches highly specialized FACS assignments to blind and visually impaired students.
- Conducts ongoing evaluation of assigned students and adjusts instruction accordingly.
- Develops and modifies as necessary a sequential instructional curriculum to meet the needs of individual students assigned.
- Prepares daily attendance reports.
- Oversees the care and use of equipment and supplies.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and professional development in relation to areas of endorsement.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a current, valid Educator license with Stipulation (ELS) issued by ISBE appropriately endorsed for Career Technical Educator and each grade level, content area and instructional area approved and assigned to work.
Preferred Qualifications
- A current/valid ELS issued by ISBE with endorsements in the area Home Economics course work (Nutrition and Culinary Arts (19.0501 CIP); Cooking and Related Culinary Arts (12.0500 CIP); previous endorsement codes CRCA, FNWS, now FNCC; Family and Consumer Science Fashion and Environmental Design Apparel and Textile General (19.0901 CIP) aka endorsement codes FPMC, ATMC, ATMM now FCED.
- One (1) year of professional experience teaching experience with children who are blind and/or visually impaired.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with current education trends, techniques, and best practices.
- One (1) year of professional experience operating a computer.
- One (1) year of professional experience utilizing the tools, materials and equipment associated with required coursework.
- One (1) year of professional experience maintaining effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
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.
Work Hours: 8:00am – 3:45pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 658 E State St Jacksonville, IL 62650-2130
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Career and Technical Education Department
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services; Health Services
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.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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.
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