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Job Description

This position is responsible for coordinating and securing clinical placements for teacher candidates in collaboration with the Clinical Experiences and Student Affairs Coordinator. The work involves developing and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, districts, and agencies while effectively communicating placement details to faculty, district representatives, agency contacts, and teacher candidates. Additionally, this position facilitates collaboration among faculty, program administrators, and external partners throughout the clinical placement process.

Additional Information
The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL is a large public university with state and nationally recognized teacher preparation programs. We offer graduate and undergraduate programs leading to certificates and licensure. Our LBS program is among the largest undergraduate programs in the country. The Department is an ideal choice for an individual seeking a balanced professional life.

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/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
One year of professional-level work experience in educational settings or working with K-12 schools and partners.
*Note: Master's degree in Education may be substituted for this work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Ability to retain and disseminate information and accept feedback in an accurate and professional manner, including making documents accessible.
Intermediate or advanced computer knowledge and skills, working with the Internet, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with faculty, students, and the public, under pressure,
Ability to complete tasks with interruptions in a multi-functional office with minimal supervision.

Salary

$4133 - $4278 per month, combined with an excellent benefits package

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	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. 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. 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. Transcripts 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. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. 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. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.