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Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Thomas Metcalf School

Job Summary

This position assists the Thomas Metcalf Elementary School Preschool and/or Kindergarten classroom teacher in a variety of duties related to the teaching and management of the early childhood students using a variety of technology tools. This position teaches lessons, uses assessment tools, completes paperwork, and meets the emotional and hygienic needs of the students. This position assists with benchmark testing procedures and with Before & After School duties. This position also attends studio courses with students. This position may be asked to work with Metcalf students and teachers in other grade levels and with administrative support duties on days when Metcalf is closed but Illinois State University is open.

This position is subject to academic break layoff, late-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: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$15.00 - $18.11 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
2. Any one (1) of the following:
   a. High school diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
   b. High school diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
   - Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
   - Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
   c. Associate’s degree or higher.
   d. Sixty (60) semester hours of coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Career-related experience working with early childhood learners.
2. College coursework in early childhood/elementary education.
3. Basic technology skills and knowledgeable about current technology.
4. Possession of Educator License with Stipulations (PEL-S) OR Substitute Teacher License.

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. Manual dexterity required for activities such as tying shoes and modeling movement activities.
2. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
4. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2025

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
ETS Parapro Assessment Scores - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
ACT Scores - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

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.

If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

If you are using ETS Parapro Assessment Scores or ACT scores to qualify for this position, then a copy of your scores 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.

Transcripts, copy of scores, and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu
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
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.