Certified ASL Sign Language Interpreter (SPED)

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeks an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired to facilitate communication for students with hearing and/or speech disabilities and other individuals. The role involves sign language interpretation in classrooms and daily activities.

The incumbent will work under the Teacher – Hearing Impaired, handle IEP paperwork, and coordinate with teachers to ensure effective communication for lessons and services.

Qualifications

• Certified to interpret using American Sign Language.
• Must be at Level 4 or above based on either the EIPA or the KQAS standards.
• Be registered with the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Dependable in attendance and observing office hours.

Responsibilities

• This person interprets through the use of sign language for the student.
• Acts as a voice for the deaf/hearing impaired student with the classroom teacher and others.
• Facilitates the communication for activities throughout the day.
• Tutor/teach deaf and hard of hearing students under the direction of the teacher of the deaf.
• Must complete all Special Education paperwork including IEPs and Medicaid billing.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Purpose

This position will provide interpretive services to facilitate communications between students with hearing and/or communication disabilities and other individuals through oral and signed language.

Reports To

Teacher – Hearing Impaired

Qualifications

• Certified to interpret using American Sign Language
• High School Diploma
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Dependable in attendance and observing office hours
• Must be at Level 4 or above based on either the E.I.P.A. (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) or the KQAS (Kansas Quality Assurance Screening) standards.
• Be registered with the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

(The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Performance Responsibilities

• This person interprets through the use of sign language for the student.
• Acts as a voice for the deaf/hearing impaired student with the classroom teacher and others.
• Facilitates the communication for activities throughout the day.
• Tutor/teach deaf and hard of hearing students under the direction of the teacher of the deaf.
• Must complete all Special Education paperwork including IEPs and Medicaid billing.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Terms of Employment

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of classified employees.