1:1 Signing Paraprofessional- North Elementary School

SASED; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SASED in Villa Park, IL seeks a qualified Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in a school setting. You will interpret and transliterate in classrooms, assemblies, and other activities, ensuring clear communication between signing and non-signing participants.

The role requires ISBE approval at Initial/Standard/Master Level and a strong commitment to professional ethics. Collaboration with diagnostic staff and flexibility with schedules are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Ethical conduct

Education

ISBE approval as sign language interpreter at Initial/Standard/Master Level

Job description

Position

Sign Language Interpreter

Reports To

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program Coordinator

Job Goal

Facilitate communication between signing and non-signing individuals within the school setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Terms of Employment

10 month assignment at a pay rate established by the Board of Directors in accordance with its Agreement.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with the Board of Control policy on evaluation of educational support personnel.