Sign Language Interpreter | 191-Day Role + Bilingual Stipend

Lucia Mar Unified School District

Arroyo Grande (CA)

On-site

USD 90,403,622 - 125,962,233

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lucia Mar Unified School District in Arroyo Grande seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf students at Nipomo High School and Arroyo Grande High School. Under general supervision, the interpreter provides sign language interpreting/transliterating in academically related settings for deaf students.

The position requires a high school diploma and certification from ACCL, NAD, or RID, plus passing the NCLB paraprofessional examination.

Qualifications

High school graduation or its equivalent.
Must possess certification from ACCL (American Consortium of Certified Interpreters) or NAD (National Association for the Deaf) or RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
Must pass NCLB paraprofessional examination.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Interpret classroom instruction and school-related communications through sign language under the direction of a classroom teacher.
Facilitate communication between deaf students and hearing staff, faculty and/or community members in classrooms, labs, meetings and co-curricular activities.
Instruct in and expand student’s sign language vocabulary.
Using and adapting teacher-prepared lesson plans, instruct students in prescribed subject matter.
Monitor on-campus student activities as assigned under the guidance and direction of an administrative staff member.
Perform other duties as required.