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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Special Education Teacher - STARS (PT) 25/26 SY

JobID: 15198





Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA) and requires payment to OEA of membership dues or fair share of the costs of the services rendered by the Association. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement
• Recent special education teaching experience (with the exception of new graduates)
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities
• Ability to write & implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
• Ability to work with challenging students that may have higher needs and severe disabilities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students with disabilities from ages 3-21 and collaboratively consults with general and special education staff members for the benefit of those students. The special education teacher manages a caseload of students with disabilities and functions as an individualized education program (IEP) team member to determine a student’s eligibility for special education services and appropriate programming, as well as on-going progress monitoring.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide collaborative consultation to staff regarding the implementation of MTSS prereferral intervention strategies.
2. Provide additional consultation to staff during team meetings, common planning times,building committees, and district committees.
3. Screen and evaluate students using appropriate instruments, conduct observations, and write reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
4. Re-evaluate students with disabilities as recommended by the IEP team.
5. Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
6. Participate as an IEP team member by contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the development and implementation of students’ individualized educational plans.
7. Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students’ IEP goals and benchmarks.
8. Manage a caseload of students with disabilities
9. Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities.
10. Consult with the classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students
11. Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
12. Monitor student progress on a regularly scheduled basis.
13. Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s performance in the classroom or at home.
14. Participate in activities that promote professional development.
15. Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
16. Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.
17. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective teaching and learning.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Special Education Teacher - STARS (PT) 25/26 SY

JobID: 15200





Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA) and requires payment to OEA of membership dues or fair share of the costs of the services rendered by the Association. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement
• Recent special education teaching experience (with the exception of new graduates)
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities
• Ability to write & implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students with disabilities from ages 3-21 and collaboratively consults with general and special education staff members for the benefit of those students. The special education teacher manages a caseload of students with disabilities and functions as an individualized education program (IEP) team member to determine a student’s eligibility for special education services and appropriate programming, as well as on-going progress monitoring.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide collaborative consultation to staff regarding the implementation of MTSS prereferral intervention strategies.
2. Provide additional consultation to staff during team meetings, common planning times,building committees, and district committees.
3. Screen and evaluate students using appropriate instruments, conduct observations, and write reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
4. Re-evaluate students with disabilities as recommended by the IEP team.
5. Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
6. Participate as an IEP team member by contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the development and implementation of students’ individualized educational plans.
7. Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students’ IEP goals and benchmarks.
8. Manage a caseload of students with disabilities.
9. Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities.
10. Consult with the classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
11. Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
12. Monitor student progress on a regularly scheduled basis.
13. Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s performance in the classroom or at home.
14. Participate in activities that promote professional development.
15. Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
16. Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.
17. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective teaching and learning.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Special Education Teacher - Resource (PT/HM) 25/26 SY

JobID: 15205





Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA) and requires payment to OEA of membership dues or fair share of the costs of the services rendered by the Association. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement
• Recent special education teaching experience (with the exception of new graduates)
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities
• Ability to write & implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students with disabilities from ages 3-21 and collaboratively consults with general and special education staff members for the benefit of those students. The special education teacher manages a caseload of students with disabilities and functions as an individualized education program (IEP) team member to determine a student’s eligibility for special education services and appropriate programming, as well as on-going progress monitoring.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide collaborative consultation to staff regarding the implementation of MTSS prereferral intervention strategies.
2. Provide additional consultation to staff during team meetings, common planning times,building committees, and district committees.
3. Screen and evaluate students using appropriate instruments, conduct observations, and write reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
4. Re-evaluate students with disabilities as recommended by the IEP team.
5. Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
6. Participate as an IEP team member by contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the development and implementation of students’ individualized educational plans.
7. Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students’ IEP goals and benchmarks.
8. Manage a caseload of students with disabilities.
9. Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities.
10. Consult with the classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
11. Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
12. Monitor student progress on a regularly scheduled basis.
13. Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s performance in the classroom or at home.
14. Participate in activities that promote professional development.
15. Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
16. Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.
17. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective teaching and learning.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Sign Language Interpreter (PT)

JobID: 14602





Date Posted:
  1/8/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Valid and current approval by ISBE as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter as the initial, standard or Master Level 
•    Ability to interpret in classrooms for related services or other mainstream situations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of philosophies and purposes of mainstreaming hearing-impaired students; ASL and Signed English; oral support techniques; child development, Deaf Culture, oral strategies and transliteration; educational methods; and interpreter's code of ethics.
•    Ability to understand and be able to translate academic language to the cognitive level of the student
•    Interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate for expected job performance
•    Excellent communication and time management skills
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

COMPENSATION:  Annual Salary is based on Level of Qualifications. *Please note that the hourly rate of pay will be inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

BENEFITS:  Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans.  What's more, CUSD provides a 100% claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students and others; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice oral transliterate support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard-of-hearing and deaf person/s.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interprets/transliterates for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and non-signing individuals to allow full access to the school, classes and services.
2. Interprets/transliterates (voice to sign, sign to voice, fingerspelling, mouth movements, use of signing space, stress/emphasis of important words, conveys register/emotions, monitors comprehension of signed message, uses appropriate sign choice and scaffolding of language) as indicated in the assigned student's individual education plan and school program.
3. Interprets during announcements, assemblies, or other special events as requested.
4. Knows to adapt or modify messages/materials to provide students with equal opportunities to demonstrate mastery.
5. Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a quiet, safe and positive learning environment.
6. Prepares for daily classroom lessons and activities for the purpose of ensuring a clear understanding and interpretation.
7. Maintains schedule, routines, and transitions that promote access, communication and learning.
8. Adjusts schedule as needed if another interpreter is absent.
9. Maintains a sub folder describing assignment to be available to substitute interpreters 
10. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities, but most importantly to maintain student safety at all times.
11. Responds to inquiries from administrators, teachers and other staff for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
12. Attends district workshops as directed and participates in training to develop new skills.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Sign Language Interpreter (PT)

JobID: 14811





Date Posted:
  1/8/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Valid and current approval by ISBE as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter as the initial, standard or Master Level 
•    Ability to interpret in classrooms for related services or other mainstream situations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of philosophies and purposes of mainstreaming hearing-impaired students; ASL and Signed English; oral support techniques; child development, Deaf Culture, oral strategies and transliteration; educational methods; and interpreter's code of ethics.
•    Ability to understand and be able to translate academic language to the cognitive level of the student
•    Interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate for expected job performance
•    Excellent communication and time management skills
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

COMPENSATION:  Annual Salary is based on Level of Qualifications. *Please note that the hourly rate of pay will be inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

BENEFITS:  Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans.  What's more, CUSD provides a 100% claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students and others; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice oral transliterate support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard-of-hearing and deaf person/s.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interprets/transliterates for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and non-signing individuals to allow full access to the school, classes and services.
2. Interprets/transliterates (voice to sign, sign to voice, fingerspelling, mouth movements, use of signing space, stress/emphasis of important words, conveys register/emotions, monitors comprehension of signed message, uses appropriate sign choice and scaffolding of language) as indicated in the assigned student's individual education plan and school program.
3. Interprets during announcements, assemblies, or other special events as requested.
4. Knows to adapt or modify messages/materials to provide students with equal opportunities to demonstrate mastery.
5. Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a quiet, safe and positive learning environment.
6. Prepares for daily classroom lessons and activities for the purpose of ensuring a clear understanding and interpretation.
7. Maintains schedule, routines, and transitions that promote access, communication and learning.
8. Adjusts schedule as needed if another interpreter is absent.
9. Maintains a sub folder describing assignment to be available to substitute interpreters 
10. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities, but most importantly to maintain student safety at all times.
11. Responds to inquiries from administrators, teachers and other staff for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
12. Attends district workshops as directed and participates in training to develop new skills.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

School Social Worker 0.50 FTE (PT) 25/26 SY

JobID: 15287





Date Posted:
  3/20/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the school social work profession including associated laws, ethical issues, professional issues and standards; understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems.
• Ability to conduct direct and indirect intervention; effective caseload management, counseling and interviewing skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The School Social Worker provides services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement.  The School Social Worker contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by promoting the understanding of the social-emotional development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identifies and assesses school, home, and community factors affecting student’s school functioning.
2. Serves as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaboration to improve student achievement.
3. Completes social assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
4. Implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in students’ behavioral and social interactions.
5. Provides individual and group counseling to students and their families.
6. Provides parent/guardian training on such issues as child development and teacher/parent/student communication.
7. Collaborates with school staff in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
8. Participates as a member of the IEP,MTSS, and other school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
9. Provides crisis intervention services.
10. Provides social work case management for students and families.
11. Provides staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student articipation in the learning process.
12. Conducts staff development on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that impact learning.
13. Conducts social skills groups and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students.
14. Maintains required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports in adherence with program standards in school social work.
15. Completes risk assessments on referred students.
16. Completes functional behavior assessments on identified students.
17. Completes classroom observations as necessary.
18. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
19. Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program.
20. Participates in activities that promote professional development.
21. Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
22. Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education. 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

School Social Worker (PT) 25/26 SY

JobID: 15201





Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the school social work profession including associated laws, ethical issues, professional issues and standards; understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems.
• Ability to conduct direct and indirect intervention; effective caseload management, counseling and interviewing skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The School Social Worker provides services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement.  The School Social Worker contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by promoting the understanding of the social-emotional development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identifies and assesses school, home, and community factors affecting student’s school functioning.
2. Serves as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaboration to improve student achievement.
3. Completes social assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
4. Implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in students’ behavioral and social interactions.
5. Provides individual and group counseling to students and their families.
6. Provides parent/guardian training on such issues as child development and teacher/parent/student communication.
7. Collaborates with school staff in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
8. Participates as a member of the IEP,MTSS, and other school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
9. Provides crisis intervention services.
10. Provides social work case management for students and families.
11. Provides staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student articipation in the learning process.
12. Conducts staff development on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that impact learning.
13. Conducts social skills groups and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students.
14. Maintains required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports in adherence with program standards in school social work.
15. Completes risk assessments on referred students.
16. Completes functional behavior assessments on identified students.
17. Completes classroom observations as necessary.
18. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
19. Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program.
20. Participates in activities that promote professional development.
21. Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
22. Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education. 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Speech Language Pathologist (PT) 25/26 SY

JobID: 15202





Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA). 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Speech Language Pathologists are expected to provide therapy for students who exhibit special education needs in the areas of language, speech, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing in order to help students meet their educational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
• A valid Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCC's highly recommended
• A valid license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) in the area of Speech Language Pathology
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding special education and speech language pathology including procedures for assessment and treatment of communicaiton disorders
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to case manage speech only students by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff, etc.
• CF applicants encouraged to apply

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Assess and treat a variety of communication disorders including, but not limited to, articulations, phonology, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, etc.
• Write and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Work collaboratively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals
• Use best practice therapy techniques to assist the students to achieve their goals
• Maintain sufficient data to support progress and growth of students toward their documented goals
• Educate teachers, staff, and parents regarding the role of the Speech Language Pathologist
• Follow and implement specific district policies and procedures
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education
• Perform other duties as assigned





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Crossing Guard (PT)

JobID: 14247





Date Posted:
  1/8/2025


Location:
  Prairie Point Elementary School


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COMPENSATION: $15.50/hour  *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA). 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision and utilizing good time management skills.
• Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, two-way radio.
• Stamina to stand for long periods of time, mobility to escort pedestrians across streets.
• Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic.
• Adequate vision to read printed materials and license plates, and hearing and speech to communicate in person.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain a high degree of visibility in assigned areas  
• Assist school-age children to cross public streets safely by directing and/or regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified intersections
• Watch for suspicious persons and/or vehicles that may prey upon young children
• Provides a safe adult presence that young children may go to when they need assistance while going to and from school
• Monitor and report any unusual or strange behavior or events to the security team/supervisors 






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