Paraeducator-Sign Language - 3 hrs/day (Vineland/PC#254175)

Twin Rivers Unified School District; Rio Linda (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee 

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District in Vineland is seeking a dedicated sign language interpreter to assist teachers with basic interpretation/translation of curriculum and supervise students in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have completed a sign language interpreter training program, demonstrated experience interpreting in sign languages, and hold a high school diploma or GED. The position is full-time with 182 work days per year, 3 hours/day, and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and classroom experience.
• Successful completion of a district/state competency exam.
• Completion of a sign language interpreter training program.
• Experience interpreting in one or more sign systems/languages.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with basic sign language interpretation/translation of curriculum.
• Supervise assigned children in classroom settings.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Interpreting in sign systems/languages

Classroom supervision

Communication with teachers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience working with students in classroom

Competency exam for district/state requirements

Sign language interpreter training program

Experience interpreting in sign systems/languages

Job description

Position Summary

Assists one or more teachers in providing basic sign language interpretation/translation of curriculum and supervision of assigned children in a classroom setting.

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Work Year

182 work days/year

Employee Type

Full-Time

Salary

$25.06 - $33.15 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on relevant experience.

Location

Vineland

Hours

3 hours/day; 5 days/week

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or GED, experience working with students in a classroom or equivalent environment, and successful completion of a rigorous competency exam validating district and state required competency. The position also requires successful completion of a sign language interpreter training program and experience interpreting in one or more sign systems/languages.

Licenses and Certifications

May require a valid driver's license. An approved competency exam and a sign language interpreter training program.

Documents

• Certification - an approved competency exam and a sign language interpreter training program
• NCLB Compliance (48 college units (semester) or pass the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam)
• Proof of HS Graduation - High School Diploma, High School Transcripts or Equivalent (ex: GED)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Important Comments

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Associate Superintendent HR, Wesley Marshall, at 916-566-1600 ext. 32114. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.