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Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education

Job Summary

The A+ Grant Office Support positions help project staff prepare and organize visual materials used in classrooms, trainings, and conferences. These positions focus on assembling, laminating, cutting, sorting, and preparing printed materials by hand to support instruction, communication, and student engagement for educators.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble and prepare visual materials such as schedules, task cards, charts, communication visuals, and classroom supports.
- Laminate, cut, sort, and organize printed materials for staff use.
- Help maintain an organized inventory of visual supplies and materials.
- Assist grant staff with preparing materials based on classroom and student needs.
- Gather and prepare materials for conferences, trainings, and events.
- Keep work areas and supplies organized.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervising staff.

Additional Information

The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports (A+) project at Illinois State University plays a vital role in addressing the significant behavior needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related behavior and communication disorders, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). As the number of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder continues to increase, so does the need for specially trained staff. To ensure their success in the educational setting, learners with ASD require specific strategies and supports. Equally important, school teams supporting these students must possess the knowledge and skills to provide effective interventions. Professional learning is an integral component of the technical assistance A+ provides to educators across Illinois.

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$16.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

- Ability to follow directions and complete detailed tasks.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and team members.
- Patience, flexibility, and good communication skills.
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks such as cutting, laminating, and assembling materials.

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

June 2026

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.

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.

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.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent employment. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu 
(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 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.