Job Requisition ID: 49819
Opening Date/Time: 09/12/2025 at 12:00am
Closing Date/Time: 09/25/2025 at 11:59pm
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Professional Educator License and Administrative Endorsement
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,281/month; Full Salary Range: $8,281-$12,223/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Jersey
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. Literacy Interventionist Administrator (PSA, Opt. 8T) 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.
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Position Overview The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a motivated and skilled candidate to serve as the Literacy Interventionist Administrator for the Southern Region. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a current and valid Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement (Type 75 OR General Administrative Endorsement). The incumbent in this position will collaborate with building leaders and instructional coaches to tailor interventions to the needs of each school site while ensuring that support is provided to a diverse population inlcluding multilingual learners . The incumbent will also gather and interpret academic assessment data to collaboratively streamline intervention planning. If this sounds like an opportunity that would fit into your career path, then click the apply button to get started. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!
Essential Functions - Organizes, plans, executes and controls the operations of the specialized reading and academic intervention program for the Department of Juvenile Justice Southern Region. Develops and oversees current research-based strategies in alignment with district instructional goals for students with significant academic deficits.
- Conducts and guides regular progress-monitoring efforts in collaboration with instructional staff to support student academic growth and improve outcomes within the Southern Region.
- Utilizes both standardized and non-standardized assessments to determine academic placements. Oversees the use of assessment data to inform intervention groupings and instructional decision-making.
- Interprets academic assessment data and prepares detailed reports for building and district administrators, instructional teams, and support staff as directed.
- Coordinates and participates in relevant professional development, data analysis meetings, and educational workshops. Designs and facilitates district-level trainings for instructional staff as directed.
- Oversees the organization of intervention data systems, supports the creation of intervention plans, and evaluates the effectiveness of academic support strategies across secondary campuses.
- 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 Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement (Type 75 OR General Administrative Endorsement).
- Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Middle/High School Language Arts and/or Reading Specialist endorsement.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible educational administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) - Prefers three (3) year's classroom teaching experience.
- Prefers two (2) years' experience working in juvenile justice settings or similar environment (group home, youth center, detention center).
- Prefers two (2) years' experience using RtI/MTSS or data-driven instruction to improve academic outcomes.
- Prefers two (2) years' experience developing and implementing small group and individualized interventions.
- Prefers two (2) years' experience demonstrating effectiveness working with and improving academic performance of students from low-income backgrounds.
- Prefers two (2) years demonstrating ability to collaborate with other professionals to build student centered relationships and improve outcomes.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience integrating technology to deliver instruction.
Conditions of Employment - Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass an IDJJ/IDOC drug screen.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry topics relevant to the job duties.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties 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.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Work Location: 17808 State Highway 100 W, Grafton, Illinois, 62037
Agency Contact: DJJ Human Resources
Email: Posting Group: Education; Public Safety; Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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