Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Special Education

Job Summary

The Extra Help Content and Design Developer will assist the project instructional designer by working with the A+ professional learning design and development teams to create innovative and interactive online professional learning modules.

Additional Information

The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports (A+) Project at Illinois State University assists the Illinois State Board of Education in addressing the significant behavior needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum (ASD) and related behavior and communication disorders. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, and collaboration, A+ has worked closely with school teams to enhance their capacity to effectively support students with ASD. The A+ project provides professional learning and coaching to educators using high-impact, evidence-based practices, and strategies to support individuals with autism and related behavior and communication challenges.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$40.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience using design and editing software tools

• Highly skilled in Adobe CC suite applications (specifically Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro) for graphic design, animation, and video editing

• Experience with Powtoon's and H5P, or a willingness to quickly learn and master these tools

• Strong creative and design skills with an eye for visual aesthetics

• Ability to flex between different types of projects simultaneously with differing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Work Hours

TBD, around 28 hours per week

Proposed Starting Date

ASAP

Optional Applicant Documents

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

Special Instructions for Applicants

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 complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. 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. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton Human Resources [email protected] (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/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.

Application Opened: 10/17/2025 08:35 AM CST Application Closes: 10/19/2025 11:55 PM CST