Teacher Assistant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Teacher Assistant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Job Description
Teacher Assistant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: HILIA
Job Summary
The Teaching Assistant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides support for students and staff in the HILIA Program at Thomas Metcalf School.
This position is subject to academic break layoff midMay through midAugust.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here Rate / Pay Rate
$15.18 $19.73 per hour
Required Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Paraprofessional Educators License with Stipulations Endorsement as required by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Skill in signing and/or interpreting and ability to model appropriate use of language and speech when communicating.
- Experience working with students with hearing loss.
- Knowledge of listening language and speech development.
- Experience working with equipment to facilitate hearing.
- Willingness to be flexible with work assignments and schedule
- Ability to transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building in a timely manner.
Work Hours
7:30am3:30pm Monday through Friday
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform occasional lifting of 50150 pounds.
- Must have good reflexes.
- Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete daytoday work.
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
August 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Optional Applicant Documents
Paraprofessional Educators License with Stipulations Endorsement
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
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 parttime you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable parttime work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a fulltime 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.
A copy of your valid Paraprofessional Educators License 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.
To be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Copy of PEL 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
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.
Contact Information for Applicants
Kira Shelton
Human Resources
(309)
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309). The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at (309).
Department
HILIAThe Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association (HILIA) is seeking a paraprofessional to support the teacher of the deaf and students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Current Opportunities
Department
HILIAThe Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association (HILIA) is seeking a paraprofessional to support the teacher of the deaf and students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Employment Type
Hourly
