Paraprofessional for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: HILIA

Job Summary

The Paraprofessional provides support for students in the HILIA program at Thomas Metcalf School.

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

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

1. Possession of a valid Paraprofessional Educators License with Stipulations Endorsement as required by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Skill in signing and/or interpreting and ability to model appropriate use of language and speech when communicating.
2. Past experience working with students with hearing loss.
3. Knowledge of listening language and speech development.
4. Experience working with equipment to facilitate hearing.
5. Willingness to be flexible with work assignments and schedule.
6. Ability to transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building in a timely manner.

Work Hours

7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Ability to perform occasional lifting of 50-150 pounds.
3. Must have good reflexes.
4. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter

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 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.

A copy of your valid Paraprofessional Educators License with Stipulations Endorsement 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 DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

A copy of your Paraprofessional Educators License and/or military service documentation may be emailed faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email:
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.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources

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 . 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 .