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Date:  Jul 8, 2025
Location: 

Rantoul, IL, US, 61866

Job Requisition ID:  48181

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT POSTING

 

INSTRUCTOR 90643895

 

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Closing Date/Time: 7/23/2025

Salary: $3,713 - $4,437

Job Type: [[cust_employmentType_obj]]

County: Champaign

Number of Vacancies: 3

 

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Military Affairs  must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Essential Function 1

Presents lessons on designated subjects to students, exercising personal judgment to determine the most effective method of presentation.  Gives pre-examination instructions to cadets, administers examinations, and monitors cadets while examinations are in progress.  Grades and interprets results of examinations, maintains cadet records, and counsels’ individual cadets regarding their progress including assistance in resolving personal problems affecting advancement in course studies.  Provides academic tutoring as required 

Essential Function 2

Facilitates cadet use of current GED or Credit Recovery materials.   Responsible for transferring data to necessary staff and to the Cadet Tracking System database.  Works with other instructors (as assigned) toward the use and implementation of the adopted curriculum materials.

Essential Function 3

Recommends updating of course curriculum to the supervisor.  Recommends elimination or addition of materials as required.  Ensures course objectives are accomplished in conformity with academy objectives.

Essential Function 4

Evaluates individual cadets to identify interests and educational, vocational, and recreational aptitudes.  Performs various administrative tasks including cadet reports and team reports, Cadet Tracking System inputs, and weekly meetings.

Essential Function 5

Conducts course critiques and provides analysis of critiques to the department supervisor.  Makes recommendations concerning the curriculum, facilities, operation of LCA Education Programs and keeps current in designated assignment fields.  Provides extensive automated file management utilizing the Cadet Tracking System database to update and maintain cadet data for tracking by the National Guard Bureau.  Attends weekly meeting (QUAD) with Case Managers, Placement Advisor and Cadre to access cadets’ progress in the program.

Essential Function 6

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications 1

Requires a Substitute Teaching Certificate recognized by the State of Illinois

Minimum Qualifications 2

Requires extensive knowledge of computer literacy and/or science. 

Preferred Qualifications 1

Ability to certify program of instruction through the State Board of Education

Employment Condition 1

Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation.

Employment Condition 2

Requires a valid driver’s license in the appropriate classification as required by law.

Work Hours: Can vary based on Mission Requirements - 1/2 hour UNPAID lunch

Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866

Agency Contact:

SHERRI WHITE-TAYLOR

Email: SHERRI.WHITE-TAYLOR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Phone #:217-892-1302

Job Function: Education

 

This position [DOES/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
 
 


Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana

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