Sign Language Interpreter (2643)

Dunlap C.U.S.D. 323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunlap C.U.S.D. 323 in Illinois seeks a full-time sign language interpreter to support Deaf or hard-of-hearing students by translating spoken language into ASL within the classroom.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and adherence to district policies, with direct student interaction and confidentiality of information. Candidates must meet one of several state-approved qualifications (e.g., high school diploma, 60 college hours, RID/EIPA/ParaPro, or IL BEI).

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Have completed 60 semester hours of college credit from regionally accredited institutions.
• Hold an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Have achieved a passing score on the ParaPro test.
• Have achieved a passing score on the RID written exam.
• Attained a rating of Level 3.5 or above on the EIPA.
• Maintained a valid RID certification.
• Maintained IL BEI Basic Certification or higher issued by IL Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.

Responsibilities

• Translates the spoken word into sign language.
• Maintains effective listening and communication with staff and students.
• Follows district policies and classroom procedures.
• Assists teachers in reinforcing material and instructions.
• Supports students and staff during instructional time.
• Upholds confidentiality and ethical standards for student information.
• Delivers materials and supervises classroom activities.
• Provides direct student support and substitutes for regular teachers when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Child interaction

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 semester hours of college credit

Associate degree

ParaPro test score

RID written exam

EIPA Level 3.5+

RID certification

IL BEI certification

Job description

This is a full-time position, 7 hours a day, $25.00/hr

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Administrator

Position Objective

To promote and support a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. To provide immediate and direct support to the student by converting spoken language into sign language. A sign language interpreter is responsible for helping deaf or hearing-impaired individuals understand what is being said in a variety of situations. An interpreter must understand the subject matter so he or she can accurately translate what is being spoken into sign language.

Essential Functions

• Translates the spoken word into sign language

• Has good memory to remember what has been said in order to sign it

• Maintains effective listening, sign language and communication skills. Follows district, building, and classroom policies, procedures, regulations, and attendance standards

• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of educational and instructional goals and objectives under the supervision of the classroom teacher

• Works with individual student to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher

• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual needs, interests, and abilities

• Effectively assists special education and/or regular education teacher(s) with classroom management and instructional process

• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

• Helps student master instructional objectives assigned by the teacher

• Monitors student work and assists within the regular classroom

• Assists with independent study and remedial work as assigned by the teacher

• Checks notebooks, corrects paper, supervises testing and make-up work, and performs other classroom clerical work as assigned by the teacher

• Assists with all routines in the classroom

• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to a substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular classroom teacher

• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for classroom teachers

• Participates in all in-service training programs, SIP activities, and other professional development activities when approved by administration

• Identifies and assists student without teacher direction

• Spends a high level of time in direct student contact

• Discusses student progress with the classroom teacher at the completion of the day's assigned lesson

• Collects data for purposes of monitoring student achievement and growth

• Competently prepares and/or produces usable materials

• Competently assists with medical procedures and physical/personal problems when required

• Communicates effectively and maintains appropriate interactions with teachers and all professional staff

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative

• Accepts constructive criticism

• Uses time efficiently

• Provide personal hygiene assistance as outlined in students IEP, if applicable

Additional Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Complete one of the following:
• Have completed 60 semester hours of college credit from one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education, OR
• Hold an associate degree issued by a regionally accredited institution of higher education, OR
• Have achieved a passing score on the ParaPro test (offered by ETS), OR
• Have achieved a passing score on the written exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Attained a rating of Level 3.5 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), OR
• Maintained a valid certification from the RID, OR
• Maintained a valid Illinois Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (IL BEI) Basic Certification or higher issued by the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission

Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to interact with children in a positive and nurturing manner
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor