Sign Language Interpreter - 0.875 FTE - Columbia Regional Inclusive Services

This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The educational interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and deaf consumers in the educational setting. The interpreter is a member of the educational team along with teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing and is available to address communication accessibility and deaf cultural issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Description:

1. Interpret in all academic situations and in all student service areas.

2. Have the skill to match a variety of language and cognitive needs.

3. Have sufficient knowledge to be able to interpret in a variety of school settings and subjects.

4. Facilitate visual accessibility.

5. Provide tutoring services.

6. Participate in IEP meetings as a member of the educational team.

7. Adapt, accommodate, modify and supplement curriculum as specified by the IEP team.

8. Orient staff and students on the interpreter's function, primary responsibilities and diverse roles.

9. Serve as a cultural mediator between deaf and hearing communities.

10. Prep for content as needed.

11. Maintain proficiency in receptive and expressive language skills through acquisition of PDUs and/or CEUs.

12. Follow district policies and the lnterpreter Code of Professional Conduct.

13. Work collaboratively with co-workers in multiple environments.

14. Be aware of physical requirements necessary in various settings.

15. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree from an lnterpreter Education Program or in a related educational field or achieve a passing score on the EIPA Written Test.
• Fluent in American Sign Language.
• Achieve a passing score of 3.5 or above on the EIPA Performance Test or hold RID NIC, Ci or CT Certification.

SALARY RANGE: $31.23 - $41.19 per hour (PFSP Appendix F) depending on experience and certification

WORK YEAR: 192 days

FTE: 0.875 (35 hours/week)