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Literacy Interventionist Administrator-Southern Region

Grafton, IL, US, 62037, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026

💰 $107,424/yr

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 57057
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 08/14/2026
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: $8,952/month (step 1b); Full Salary Range: $8,952$13,222/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, (Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8T)

Requisition # 57057

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated professional with a passion for advancing literacy outcomes to join our team as the Literacy Interventionist Administrator for the southern region. This position plays a vital role within the department by advancing literacy instruction in a security minded setting for youth in our care. The ideal candidate recognizes that education is a critical component of public safety and youth development and is committed to creating opportunities for educational growth within the structured environment of the juvenile facilities that encompass the Southern Region, understanding that many youths benefit from consistent, trauma-informed educational practices that support engagement, emotional regulation, and academic success. The incumbent will travel to agency facilities and youth centers within the Southern Region to collaborate with facility leadership, educational staff, behavior health professionals, and security staff to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based literacy interventions utilizing a trauma-informed approach designed to address significant reading deficiencies and learning gaps. This position provides instructional leadership that equips educators with effective strategies to increase reading proficiency, improve comprehension, strengthen written communication, and foster confidence in learning. The Literacy Interventionist Administrator promotes a positive educational culture that encourages resilience, personal responsibility, and encourages lifelong learning to prepare youth for reintegration into their communities by strengthening the foundational literacy skills needed for lifelong success. IDJJ encourages all qualified and interested applicants to apply!