Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54505

Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 04/15/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: EDUCATOR - 13100
Skill Option: Special Education
Bilingual Option: Manual Communication (Sign)
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,179-$8,051/month ($50,148-$96,612/year) + bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: HR010 Teachers of Deaf, IFT
Merit Comp Code:

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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.

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.

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.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois School for the Deaf is seeking to hire an educator to perform highly specialized teaching duties at the Elementary grade level. This position applies standard and special teaching methods and techniques in instructing deaf and hard of hearing students including students who have secondary disabling conditions; develops specific methods to meet the needs of the type of student encountered; encourages the development of good habits and cooperation; and maintains discipline in the classroom.

Essential Functions

• Teaches Elementary grade academic subjects including, but not limited to, science, math, reading, spelling, and social studies to students who are deaf and hard of hearing, some with secondary disabling conditions, i.e., learning disabilities, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, speech and language problems, visually impaired, physically challenged, and other health impairments.
• Prepares teaching outlines and plans courses of study for subjects taught following the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD)' s prescribed curriculum.
• Prepares and coordinates designated student Individual Educational Plan (IEP) which include the planning and conducting of annual reviews and IEP conferences.
• Prepares daily attendance reports of pupils.
• Attends and participates in discussions at regular teacher and staff meetings.
• Assists in social, recreational, or other extracurricular activities.
• Serves as an Eligibility Review evaluator of designated students to be assessed by the Evaluation Center staff.
• 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 a Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement.
• Requires the ability to communicate with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing using manual sign language at the Intermediate Plus level on the SLPI rating scale (Sign Language Proficiency Interview).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience communicating with and instructing deaf and hard of hearing students of varying academic and social/emotional abilities.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating and instructing deaf students with secondary disabling conditions, including physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
• One (1) year of professional experience maintaining effective working relationships with professional colleagues, assigned students, and parents/families of assigned students.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with behavior modification programs for students.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing written documentation related to student performance and education.
• One (1) year of professional experience operating a computer, including experience with technology-based educational tools and programs.

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.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:05am-3pm, 40 minute unpaid lunch.

Position’s schedule follows the school calendar

Headquarter Location: 125 S Webster Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Deaf

Assistant Superintendent/Elementary

Work County: Morgan

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Education; Social 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.

As a State of Illinois IFT Educator 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
• 12 Paid Sick days per academic year, 4 of which may be used as Personal Business days (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 5-19 days of Paid Vacation time annually paid out at end of each academic year - (5 days in year one of employment)
• Paid Holidays during the academic year (designated in school calendar), double time cash payment for holidays worked
  • Benefit time modified for part-time & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/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: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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