Educational Interpreter

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Work type : On Campus

Location : Normal, Illinois

Division Name : Academic Affairs

Department : Laboratory Schools Superintendent

Job Summary

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 an 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.

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

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$22.18 - $28.83 per hour

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED
• For public school pre K-12 Educational Interpreters, 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".

Preferred Qualifications

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

Functional Expectations

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

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

Proposed Starting Date

August 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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

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

Licensure - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Transcript - 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"

Special Instructions for Applicants

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 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.

If you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Deaf Education or Interpreting or if you have current licensure as an Advance Proficiency Level or Master Proficiency Level Interpreter, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) or a copy of your license should be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration.

Transcripts and / or licensure can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's 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 transcript, statement of approval, licensure, 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.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton

Human Resources

[email protected]

309) 438-2120

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 / 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 .

Application Opened : 09 / 10 / 2024 09 : 00 AM CST

Application Closes : 09 / 23 / 2024 11 : 55 PM CST

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