ASL Interpreter (1:1 Student Support) — Full-Time with Benefits

Michigan Association of School Boards; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Midland Public Schools seeks an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide 1:1 student support for a post secondary program. This full-time role offers benefits and a starting wage aligning with district standards, with 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include accompanying the deaf student to classes, interpreting instruction per the IEP, and mentoring the student across activities. Opportunities to interpret at meetings and conferences are included.

Qualifications

• Appropriate certification in the State of Michigan.
• EIPA of 4.0 or higher.
• Any other qualifying certification.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies deaf student throughout the day to classes and interprets spoken language.
• Works with classroom teacher to interpret instruction and follow student’s IEP.
• Tutores student individually as necessary in a variety of learning activities; promotes student understanding of materials presented. Reinforces and reviews concepts and skills.
• Assists teacher in monitoring student’s behavior.
• Acts as role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assists teacher in maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Will interpret at parent conferences or other meetings as necessary.
• Interprets/translates into sign language all appropriate activities in the classroom and other educational settings. Includes, but not limited to discussions, films, special projects, assemblies, field trips, and athletic activities.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Job description

Midland Public Schools seeks an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide 1:1 student support for a post secondary program. This full-time role offers benefits and a starting wage aligning with district standards, with 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include accompanying the deaf student to classes, interpreting instruction per the IEP, and mentoring the student across activities. Opportunities to interpret at meetings and conferences are included.