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DOC Adult Education Logan CC Educational Diagnostician

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Date:  Nov 6, 2024
Location: 

Lincoln, IL, US, 62656

Job Requisition ID:  42781

Position Title: Educational Diagnostician

Job Requisition ID: 42781 
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 p.m. 11/21/2024 

Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN - 12965 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,591/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,591 - $6,370/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  42781 

 

 

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Position Overview

The Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services (Logan CC) is seeking an Educational Diagnostician. The ideal candidate will screen incoming students' Offender 360 (O360) information to determine if standardized achievement testing is necessary. They will administer and score student assessments and assist with records for individuals in custody and current students in programming. In addition, they will assist in maintaining and keeping student records up to date. If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the instructions on the posting. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Essential Functions

  • Screens incoming students’ Offender 360 Tracking System (O360) information to determine if reception/classification standardized achievement testing is necessary.
  • Administers and scores student assessments according to established procedures.
  • Assists with correlation of records for individuals in custody and current students in programming.
  • Assists with keeping records up-to-date and maintains maintenance of student records in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in education, psychology or related field, with coursework in diagnostic evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience of educational testing administration techniques.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with educational programs and services.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience following educational test guidelines and procedures.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience interpreting educational data and explaining educational test results.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience using a computer and working with standardized software in collecting and maintaining student reports and records.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience safeguarding confidential information regarding student records, reports and findings, and standardized test materials.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with individuals in custody and/or similar type of population.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7am - 3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off  
Work Location: OAEVS (Logan Correctional Center) 1096 1350th St, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656  
Agency Contact: Lisa Keyser
Email: Lisa.Keyser2@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Education

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
  • 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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
  • For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx


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