Substitute Sign Language Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,239 - 47,785; Full time

Job summary

The Des Moines Public School District is seeking a Substitute Sign Language Interpreter to support the DMPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, interpreting spoken and signed language for students across K-12 settings. This temporary position requires ASL/PSE proficiency, the ability to work at multiple school sites, and reliable transportation.

You will interpret in classrooms, facilitate communication with teachers and families, and adhere to IEP goals, with a daily rate of $225.

Qualifications

• Must hold a temporary or permanent Iowa interpreter license.
• Ability to work with students from kindergarten through high school.
• Must have reliable transportation to work at multiple school sites.
• Must exhibit ASL and English bilingual skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, educators, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken language and sign language in classroom settings.
• Facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others.
• Use ASL/PSE when interpreting.
• Assist deaf and hard of hearing students as guided by IEP.

Skills

ASL/English bilingual

Iowa interpreter license

K-12 experience

Transportation access

Professional confidentiality

Job description

Substitute Sign Language Interpreter

Des Moines Public School District Substitute - Des Moines, Iowa. This job is also posted in Des Moines Public School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs.

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Substitute Sign Language Interpreter

Department: Student and Family Services

Reports To: Deaf Education Coordinator

Receives Guidance From: Lead Interpreter

Position Inventory: HDSB

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Basic Function: The Substitute Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the DMPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program & Services and performs related duties as required. The interpreter performs the following key responsibilities using ASL/PSE: interprets spoken and signed language, conveys environmental cues, facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others, and assists students as guided by IEP when not interpreting. The position requires continuous use of independent judgment.

Essential Functions

• Interpret spoken language and signed language, conveying information about environmental cues.
• Facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others.
• Use ASL/PSE when interpreting.
• Assist deaf and hard of hearing students, as guided by IEP, when not interpreting.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position)

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Hiring Specifications

Required:

• A temporary or permanent interpreting license by the state of Iowa.
• The ability to work with students in kindergarten through high school.
• The willingness to work at various school sites throughout the district.
• The ability to obtain transportation to various schools.
• The ability to exhibit bilingual skills in ASL and English.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, educators, students, and families.

Desired:

• Ability to sub on short notice.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Physical Demand

Frequency:

• Standing: Frequent 33% - 66%
• Walking: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Sitting: Frequent 33% - 66%
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Climbing/Stairs: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Driving: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Lifting (10 lbs.): Occasional 1% - 32%
• Carrying (20 feet): Occasional 1% - 32%
• Manual Dexterity Tasks:
• Telephone: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Computer: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Other: Constant 67%+

Working Conditions:

• Inside: Constant 67%+
• Outside: Occasional 1% - 32%
• Extremes of Temperature/Humidity: Occasional 1% - 32%

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Michael Boyle

Date: 12/11/2019

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $225 Per Day

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Hard of Hearing
• Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
• Human Resources
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]