Iowa City Community School District: Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language Interpreters are part of the paraeducator negotiated group___________________________________________________________________________________

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current American Sign Language Certification
2. Forty-eight credit hours post-secondary, Local Formal Assessment, or Para certification
3. Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
4. Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
5. Initiative to be a self-starter
6. Intuitive to the needs of the student
7. Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team
8. Ability to be flexible in assignment given
9. Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building principal

JOB GOALS: Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific paraeducator position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading. May include riding the bus, supervising students, collecting daily logs, and implementing a behavior intervention plan.
5. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
6. Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
7. Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
8. Participate in I.E.P. meetings as required.
9. Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
10. Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
11. Chart/graph student performance.
12. Prepare attendance cards and reports.
13. Provide student prompting and supports in order to access the least restrictive environment.
14. Implement the environmental supports in alignment with the student-infused skills grid and IEP to ensure access to learning targets. 
15. Collaborate with the case manager to ensure appropriate services are in place to promote student access to the Iowa Core. 
16. Feed, toilet, and diaper students as needed.
17. Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and de-escalate inappropriate behavior.
18. Perform other activities as required by the building Principal or teachers.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. days 2 additional days of in-service = 177 days. Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement between the Iowa City Education Association and the Iowa City Community School District.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.