Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 09/20/2023
Closing Date/Time: 10/03/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,812-$5,282 per month ($45,744-$63,384 per year)+bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC009
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-43-29678
Position Overview
The Illinois School for the Deaf is seeking to hire an Educator Aide to provide educational support to deaf and hard of hearing students. This position supports individual students in the classroom setting under the direction of the classroom educator, assists with the development of materials for Educators, accompanies Educators on field trips/outings and assists with supervision of students during school-related activities, and updates and maintains student educational records.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides educational support to deaf and hearing-impaired students.
- Updates and maintains student records, report cards, Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)’s, Eligibility Reviews, and Skyward discipline reports.
- Assists with development of materials for Educators.
- Accompanies Educators on field trips/outings and assists with supervision of students at school-related assemblies.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a current, valid ISBE Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator.
- Requires the ability to communicate sign language at the Intermediate level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with the diverse needs presented by deaf/hard of hearing students and deaf/hard of hearing students with identified secondary disabilities.
- Paraprofessional educator certification as issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
- Completion of at least two years of higher education or an associate degree or higher.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing classroom methods and procedures to support, assist and direct students to accomplish educational objectives.
- Two (2) years of professional experience preparing and maintaining accurate student records.
- Two (2) years of professional experience maintaining effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Work Location: 125 S Webster Ave Jacksonville, IL 62650-1877
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Deaf
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services; Education
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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