Impactful School Sign Language Interpreter

SASED; Villa Park (IL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Sign language interpretation

Ethical conduct

Formation

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

Description du poste

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.