1:1 Sign Language Interpreter - Educational Support

The School Association for Special Education in DuPage County; United States; Presencial; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Applitrack seeks a 1:1 Signing Paraprofessional at North Elementary School to facilitate communication for signing and non-signing individuals. The role reports to the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program Coordinator and focuses on assisting students in classroom and disciplined settings.

Key duties include interpreting per IEPs, supporting diagnostic communications, and attending skill-building sessions. The position is 10 months, with pay rate set by the Board of Directors and evaluation per policy.

Formación

• Approval by ISBE as sign language interpreter at Initial, Standard or Master Level.
• Ability to interpret/transliterate for deaf or hard of hearing students in classrooms or other mainstream situations.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret or transliterate as indicated in the assigned students’ individual education plan.
• Interpret or transliterate for deaf or hard of hearing students in discipline situations as requested.
• Assist diagnostic personnel in communicating with students in the DHH Program during evaluations.
• Maintain a notebook or folder describing assignment to be available to substitute interpreters.
• Participate in workshops or training opportunities to enhance skills related to the role of a sign language interpreter.
• Adjust schedule as needed if another interpreter is absent.
• When not filling the role of interpreter, assist in classroom or provide supervision as needed.
• Interpret or transliterate during announcements, assemblies or other special events as requested.

Conocimientos

Sign language interpretation

RID ethics knowledge

Interpreting for DHH students

Educación

ISBE Sign Language Interpreter approval

Descripción del empleo

Applitrack seeks a 1:1 Signing Paraprofessional at North Elementary School to facilitate communication for signing and non-signing individuals. The role reports to the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program Coordinator and focuses on assisting students in classroom and disciplined settings.

Key duties include interpreting per IEPs, supporting diagnostic communications, and attending skill-building sessions. The position is 10 months, with pay rate set by the Board of Directors and evaluation per policy.