4.2026 - Classified - Sign Language Interpreter

Position will begin 2026-2027 school year.

Hours: 35 hours per week (7 hours per day)

Days per year:   166

Schedule will follow the school calendar.

Benefits Include:

           Sick leave

           Bereavement leave

           Paid Holiday

           Participation in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

           Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hopsital Indemnity, Flex, Short Term Disability, Legal, Identity Protections, Permanent Life with LTC

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Education:  Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability and desire to work with students with disabilities.
3. Proficient in sign interpreting skills; certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (Include, but are not limited to)

1. Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher in all curriculum areas using sign language. 
2. Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by teachers in the following non-teaching activities:  supervision of breaks, lunchroom, field trips, community access activities, self-care needs, and independent living skills using sign language.
3. Assists the teacher with behavioral intervention procedures as requested.
4. Assists the teacher in the development and organization of appropriate learning materials and activities for students needing sign interpretation.
5. Prepares needed written communications, (i.e. notes home, messages to other staff, notice of meetings, newsletter, etc.) under the direction and approval of the teachers and Deaf Educator.
6. Assists certified staff in the preparation of written reports/forms (i.e., IEP progress report, inventories, requisitions, etc.) as requested by the teachers and Deaf Educator.
7. Maintains student information forms or data sheets.
8. Performs other duties assigned by the teachers with administrator approval and the request of the Director of Special Education.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination.  This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –

Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE  68845

308-698-8011

melherrmann@kearneycats.com