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Title: America Reads/America Counts Tutor Specialist
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Financial Aid Office

Job Summary

Students hired in these positions tutor children (from Preschool through 9th grade) in reading and/or math. Tutors currently provide in-person and remote/virtual support. Locations include the ISU campus, local schools, after-school programs, public libraries, and community centers.

Responsibilities and Duties:
- Attending mandatory/paid training sessions
- Providing program data by posting “reflections” every two weeks based on placements
- Writing optional lesson plans, and progress reports, or creating videos
- Submitting Exit Plans if providing 1:1 support

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.25/hour-$17.25/hour

Required Qualifications

- Applicants MUST be awarded Federal Work Study.
- Ability to provide your own transportation for off-campus sites (this includes public transportation).
- Must be dependable.
- Applicants must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5.
- Experience working with children and/or tutoring is required.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Applicants must be strong or fluent Spanish speakers and/or possess the skills to tutor children in math from 4th - 9th grade.

Work Hours

Must be available to work a minimum of 4-6 hours per week during the hours of 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1-3 hours on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Placements are made according to tutor availability.

Proposed Starting Date

Spring 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume & Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

americareads@ilstu.edu

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.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

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.