Part-Time Educational Interpreter

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: HILIA

The Laboratory Schools are a service unit of the College of Education of Illinois State University, made up of Thomas Metcalf School Pre-K through 8 and University High School. The unit offers a comprehensive program of instruction for 1000+ students, including HILIA programs for students with low incidence disabilities for hearing and vision. Its mission is to act as a model for educational methods and theory in support of the preparation for future educators, conduct educational research, offer quality educational programs for children, and disseminate information to others in the educational profession.

This position for a Part-Time Educational Interpreter will provide interpreter services to students 3-21 years that are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Placement at Thomas Metcalf School or University High School is dependent upon student need and can change from year to year.

$22.18 - $28.83 per hour

1. High school graduation or GED
2. Statement of approval from the Illinois State Board of Education which shall be identified as valid for sign language interpreting pursuant to 23 IL Administrative Code Section 25.550 "including Interim approval".

1. Willingness to be flexible with work assignments and schedule.
2. Ability to transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building in a timely manner.

TBD; 28 or less hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm with the possibility of after school hours and some weekends for extra-curriculars

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

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to demonstrate some physical education activities for clarification and understanding if working at the elementary level.

As soon as possible

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"

Statement of Approval - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
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"

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. 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. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

A copy of your valid statement of approval must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. This copy can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

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.

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120

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/Affirmative Action 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) 438-3383. 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) 438-8311.