Extra Help Content Development Specialist

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education

The Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports (CIBS) is seeking a skilled Content Development Specialist to create educational training materials to reduce the use of restraint and time-out (RTO) procedures in educational settings. The ideal candidate has expertise in writing and editing content, familiarity with producing online content, understanding of basic adult learning principles, and working knowledge of Illinois Restraint and Time-out legislation as it applies to Illinois schools.

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

$35.00 - $50.00 per hour

1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

1. Master's Degree or advanced certification in behavior management or related field.
2. Experience in content development, with a focus on behavior management or related areas.
3. Excellent writing and editing skills.

TBD, 10 - 20 hours per week

ASAP

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"

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

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.

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.

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120

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.