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Correctional Horticulture Instructor at Lincoln Correctional Center
Job in
Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, 62656, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Lake Land College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Business Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Lincoln Correctional Center - Lincoln, Illinois
Job Type: Department of Corrections/Juvenile Justice
Job Number:
Division: DOC/DJJ
Department: Lincoln Correctional Center
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Responsible for teaching courses and labs in the Horticulture Certificate program
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain hourly count check on students
- In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Associate Dean
- Submit purchase order requests for instructional materials books required commodities and supplies to Associate Dean for approval
- Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean
- Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers
- Be on work site for 37.5 hours per week (30 minute lunch)
- Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift
- Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time
- Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty
- Assist in registration as needed
- Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services
- Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner
- Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences
- Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics
- Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment
- Prepare EGGC forms task lists and attendance reports as required
- Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the College
- Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations
- Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections regulations and procedures
- Maintain equipment assigned to area Specific Functional Job Requirements
- Associate Degree preferred
Education Requirements:
Teaching Experience Desired. Experience in Horticulture Required
Knowledge:
Operation of Computerized Green house
Skills:
Must be able to perform landscaping, compute landscape material requirements, design landscapes, propagate and maintain green plants and shrubs. Must have good communication skills
Personal Requirements:
Good Interpersonal Skills
(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)
Vacation Hours
Vacation hours for the Department of Corrections employees are loaded at the beginning of each fiscal year, although it is credited to the employees on a monthly basis. All vacation time has to be used prior to the end of the fiscal year, or it will be lost. The amount of time employees receive is based on the number of years of service.
Years of Service
Hours Per Year
Monthly Accrual Rate
1-8 years
135 hours
11.25 hours
9-14 years
150 hours
12.50 hours
15-20 years
187.5 hours
15.63 hours
21+ years
210 hours
17.50 hours
Vacation time will be prorated when employees are not on a paid status for the entire month.
Sick Hours
Full-time Department of Corrections employees will be granted 7.5 hours of sick time each month. Employees can accrue up to a maximum of 1350 hours.
Parental Leave
Paid parental leave of up to four (4) weeks for approved full-time employees with one (1) or more years of service.
Holidays
The Department of Corrections provides for the following paid holidays:
January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day (every other year), Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse…
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