Full-Time ASL Interpreter for High School

The St. Clair County ROE 50; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

HSA

EAP

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The St. Clair County ROE 50 is seeking an Educational Interpreter to support deaf/hard of hearing and non-verbal students in regular and special education settings in Illinois.

The interpreter collaborates with teachers and the IEP team to facilitate communication and participation. Responsibilities include providing interpretation/translation in classrooms, maintaining confidentiality, and pursuing required credentials such as ISBE/NCLB paraprofessional eligibility, ASL/ Signed English

Qualifications

• Must meet ISBE and NCLB requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Must be dependable with regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to interpret/translate for ages 3–21 using Signed English, finger spelling, and ASL.
• Preferred: certificate from an approved interpreter training program and EIPA certification.
• Must possess knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter services for deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) and/or non-verbal students in all educational and social settings.
• Assess comprehension of communication and encourage students to ask for help when concepts are not understood.
• Explain applicable concepts within interpretation when possible.
• Encourage student participation in classroom lessons and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with district policies and procedures.
• Communicate using ASL, finger spelling, and other methods as appropriate.

Skills

ASL

Signed English

Interpreting

Teamwork

Reliability

EIPA certification

Education

ISBE/NCLB paraprofessional eligibility

Interpreter training program certificate

EIPA certification

Job description

The St. Clair County ROE 50 is seeking an Educational Interpreter to support deaf/hard of hearing and non-verbal students in regular and special education settings in Illinois.

The interpreter collaborates with teachers and the IEP team to facilitate communication and participation. Responsibilities include providing interpretation/translation in classrooms, maintaining confidentiality, and pursuing required credentials such as ISBE/NCLB paraprofessional eligibility, ASL/ Signed English