Western Illinois University Hiring for Virtual Learning Support Specialist NEW at Macomb, IL Full Time

Responsibilities:Virtual Learning specialist typically:
Works primarily through virtual options to assist students, with a focus on incumbent workers and nontraditional students, including evening and/or weekend options, including providing coaching on web-based programs popular in education, as well as Western Online, the Western Illinois University online library, and/or other platforms used for online course delivery.

Provides resource navigation assistance to students helping them to find and access University and community supports that will help them successfully continue in their degree pathway.

Provides technical assistance in the associated workplace settings (public school classrooms, community-based childcare settings, and home childcare settings) to apply educational best practices learned in their coursework, including supervision for practicums and student teaching, as necessary.

Keeps up-to-date on educational best practices (with a targeted focus on tech in early childhood), advocacy points of interest, legislation, and endorsement information through attending workshops, meetings, and conferences as suggested/directed by their direct supervisor/assigned project director.

Keeps up-to-date on scholarship and opportunities for incumbent workers, “grow your own” teaching candidates, nontraditional students, and rural educators, and helps students access appropriate opportunities.

Teams with faculty serving School of Education students to help develop and adapt courses to make them equitable, accessible, and applicable to the workforce and teacher residency/internship scenarios, including user friendly online resources and platforms for instructional engagement, including Western Online tools.

Required Qualifications:CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER:
A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, Elementary Education, Social Work, or Tech in Education

A total of two years working in educational technology, early childhood or a related field

Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including some overnight stays

• Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1 year) of work experience.

Starting Salary: $3,052 /month

Application Deadline: Sep 6, 2022

Additional Information:
40% appointment for 12 months

Employment – Information & Instructions

Complete an Employment Application online. Submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcripts and a current resume, via email to HR-Testing@wiu.edu.

All application materials, including completed application, transcripts, and resume, are due in the WIU Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 p.m. the day of the application deadline.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources Office

Sherman Hall 105

1 University Circle

Macomb, IL 61455

Phone: (309) 298-1971 ext. 1

Fax: (309) 298-2300

Email: HR-Testing@wiu.edu

Open: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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