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Job Description

This position assists the Thomas Metcalf Elementary School Preschool and/or Kindergarten classroom teacher in a variety of duties related to the teaching and management of the early childhood students using a variety of technology tools. This position provides instruction, uses assessment tools, completes paperwork, and meets the emotional and hygienic needs of the students. This position assists with benchmark testing procedures and with Before & After School duties. This position also attends Studio courses with students. This position may be asked to work with Metcalf students and teachers in other grade levels and with administrative support duties on days when Metcalf is closed but Illinois State University is open.

This position is subject to academic break layoff, late-May through mid-August.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement and supplemental retirement
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
Any one (1) of the following:
a. High school diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
b. High school diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
- Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
c. Associate’s degree or higher.
d. Sixty (60) semester hours of coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
Career-related experience working with early childhood learners.
College coursework in early childhood/elementary education.
Basic technology skills and knowledgeable about current technology.
Possession of Educator License with Stipulations (PEL-S) OR Substitute Teacher License.

Salary

$14.00 - $18.11 per hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. If you are using ETS Parapro Assessment Scores or ACT scores to qualify for this position, then a copy of your scores must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. This copy can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. Transcripts, copy of scores, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.