Interpreter / St. John's Elementary

Arlington School District; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an Interpreter for St. John's Elementary. This 180-day position involves facilitating communication between students and teachers in a mainstream classroom. Candidates should have sign language proficiency and a minimum of 60 academic credit hours from an accredited institution, or an associate degree. The role includes maintaining daily activity reports and participating in training programs. This position offers an annual base salary of $24,060.

Qualifications

• Must efficiently use sign language.
• Minimum of 60 academic credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Possess Ready to Work Credentials.

Responsibilities

• Interpret voice to sign and vice versa in classroom.
• Serve as a liaison between student and teacher.
• Maintain daily reports of activities and assignments.
• Participate in training programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

Communication skills

Ethical behavior

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 academic credit hours

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)

Interpreter / St. John's Elementary

Job Description

180-day position

Salary: $24,060 base salary, $133.67 per day (based on education and

Location: St. John's Elementary

Available: 2019 - 2020 School Year

Qualifications: Must be able to use sign language efficiently

AND

Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education or An associate degree (or higher)

AND

Ready to Work Credentials
* WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment – minimum of Silver: Level 4 or higher
or
* Work Keys - Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment—Applied Mathematics (4), Reading for Information (4), Writing (4)
or
ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL

Working with an individual student, assisting the child to reach the optimum achievement level by providing assistance to the teacher and/or the parents

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret from voice to sign and sign to voice to facilitate communication in the mainstreamed classroom
• Serve as liaison between student and mainstreamed classroom teacher
• Maintain daily reports of classroom activity, material covered, and student assignments
• Participate in in-service training programs
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties as assigned

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the posted closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline

• Classified Employment Application
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• 3 Classified Reference Forms (Included in application)

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, please submit a transfer form (available in the schools, on the website, and in the Human Resources Department).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents listed above are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

(The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.)

120 E. Smith Ave
Darlington, SC 29532
843-398-5100
843-398-5006