Sign Language (ASL Interpreter)

Independent School District 15; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 40,749,408 - 41,971,339; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA

Paid holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Severance Package

Job summary

Independent School District 15 seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support students at St. Francis Elementary School (K-5). You will provide defined supports per Individualized Education Plans under a special education teacher, and complete required PCA training before orientation.

Regular hours are 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday on student contact days, with 1020+ hours annually. The role includes professional development and collaboration with staff to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; coursework in child development is preferred.
• Must have completed the interpreter training program.
• Must be PCA certified; location will provide certification info.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Two years of higher education (60 credits) or an associate degree or paraeducator training before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with supports from IEPs under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Complete PCA training before New Hire Orientation.
• Complete 8 hours of paid professional development.
• Collect data on student progress in general or special education.
• Partner with teachers and administrators to create a supportive learning environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development throughout the year.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Sign language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college credits (60)

Associate degree

Paraeducator training

Job description

• Location: St. Francis Elementary School (K-5)
• Date Available: 08/31/2026

Duty Hours Per Year

Position is at St. Francis Elementary School (SFES)

Hours Per Day

7 hours per day, Monday-Friday(student contact days) 8:45 am - 3:45 pm

Type of Position

(X) Continuing ( ) Temporary

Salary

$29.00 - $29.87 per Unaffiliated Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position

Bridget Brown, Elementary Special Education Program Supervisor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required. Additional coursework in child development and/or experience in working with children is preferred
• Must have completed the interpreter training program
• Must be P.C.A. (Personal Care Assistant) certified; will provide information on where to take it, if you do not already have this certification
• Effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills with adults and children
• Obtain Highly Qualified status: Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits), an Associate degree(or higher)or successful completion of the Paraeducator training and assessments before your start date.

Training and Experience Requirements

• Basic sign language skills required. Completion of ASL Level III coursework preferred.
• 1 to 3 years successful experience working with adolescents, and/or individuals with special needs. Other successful work experience canbe considered

Job Duties

• Provide students with defined supports from their Individualized Education Plans under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Complete PCA training before New Hire Orientation.
• Complete 8 hours of Professional Development (will be paid)
• Collect data on student progress in the general or special education classroom under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Partner with teachers and administrators to provide the best possible educational environment for students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the school year to best serve students.

Functional Class Responsibilities

• Ensures communication access via sign language and augmentative communication tools.
• Ability to expand functional Sign Language vocabulary and utilize basic sign expansion strategies when specific vocabulary is unknown.
• Demonstrates competency of expressive use of Sign Language for dialogues and short sentences, narratives and/or stories utilizing important ASL grammatical features.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.