Instructional Paraprofessional w/ Hearing Impaired Interpretative Skills - District

TITLE:                  Instructional Paraprofessional with Hearing Impaired Interpretative Skills                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               JOB STATUS:      FLSA Overtime Eligible
REPORTS TO:     Building Administrator
DEPARTMENT:    Academics and Student Learning
PAY RANGE:       Six (6)

POSITION SUMMARY:To provide interpretive services and/or physical, emotional, behavioral, and academic support to students with hearing impairments and/or other disabilities.
 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired License.
• Interpretation or Transliteration Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• ONE of the following requirements is needed for compliance:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited
  institution of higher education); OR
• Obtain an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education (defined as any associate degree program from an accredited institution of
  higher education); OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment -- (i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing
  reading, writing and mathematics; or (ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in
  readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Proficient in communication skills including but not limited to: American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE) and/or Signed Exact English (SEE).
• Good human relations with an ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• A neat appearance.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides interpretive services. Uses communication methods that best meet the needs of assigned students. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least 
restrictive educational environment.
• When interpretive services are not needed, assists students or staff as assigned by the Intervention Specialist.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials, displays, and individual student accommodations and modifications.
• Arranges and facilitates interpreting for parent-teacher conferences, open houses and school programs/assemblies.
• Assists the Intervention Specialist in routine classroom and school ativities, implementation of IEP servivces, behavior plans, student assessment, playground and lunch duty.
• Assists special education students in regular education classes, including attending class with student and providing student supports as needed and or indicated on IEP.
• Assists Intervention Specialist in maintain a good learning environment, including classroom management.
• Assists students with personal health care needs such as toileting, personal hygiene and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  191 Days (183 work days, 8 paid holidays); 7 hours per day excluding lunch to be established by Supervisor.  Salary as provided by Negotiated Agreement.  Work year to be established by the Board of Education.
 
SALARY RANGE:  $24.97/HR - $27.49/HR
 

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.