What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at Lake County?
Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.
The teacher is directly responsible for the students assigned to his/her class list. The students are housed at the Hulse Juvenile Detention Center and are typically detained for short-term periods of time while waiting for court action. The teacher is the team leader for the students while in the classroom and works directly with detention center staff to maintain behavioral control of the students assigned. The teachers are responsible for determining each child's needs and coordinates the necessary special education, supportive service, and regular education services to meet each child's needs. The teacher is directly responsible to their unit or program supervisor.
Hours of Work
- Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm, year-round
- Create curriculum and educational activities to supplement computer centered learning program
- Keep an accurate count of supplies in the classroom
- Participate in trainings as required including de-escalation and restraint techniques
- Become acquainted with the characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of the residents through personal interaction
- Ability to work as a team to create a positive classroom environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Create and sustain a classroom environment conducive to learning
- Participate in self-initiated professional growth and development activities
- Stay current with educational applications of technology for instruction
- Collaboration skills while working in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Data entry skills
- Ability to lead projects and activities such as Arts & Crafts, Physical Education etc.
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to lead up to 24 residents in programming
- Working knowledge of adolescent development, behavioral psychology, and modern correctional practices
- Ability to effectively problem solve
- Ability to implement techniques learned in training to work in a residential setting
- Ability to work well with a diverse population of residents and staff
Education and/or Work Experience and Other Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree from a four-year accredited college or university, and one to two years related experience and/or training is preferred.
- A valid Illinois Professional Educator License – K-12
- Spanish speaking ability is helpful.
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Visit our Prospective Employee page for additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening and drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. Only employees who have completed the probationary period are eligible for a transfer or promotion.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
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