What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Sign Language Interpreter position at Ralston Public Schools?
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate communication between students with hearing impairments and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system. Interpreting responsibilities may include tutoring, notetaking, and participation in meetings as a member of the educational team.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Provides sign to voice/voice to sign interpreting which may include Signed Exact English, American Sign Language, or other forms of manual communication based on the needs of the student.
- Participates in educational team meetings (e.g., IEP and MDT meetings) to provide input on the success of communication strategies with the student.
- Consults with classroom teachers and other staff members on a regular basis.
- Provides general classroom support and outside supervision of students on an as-needed basis, when appropriate.
- Works with audiologists, deaf educators, and/or special educators to monitors the use and implementation of audio support systems intended to improve the student’s ability to receive auditory input.
- Provides interpreting for extracurricular activities and other meetings outside of the school day, as required.
- Assists with classroom adaptations as determined by the IEP, instructional team, or in consultation with special education personnel, when appropriate.
- Provides other educational support services, such as tutoring and/or notetaking, when interpreting is not needed.
- Maintains appropriate certification on the EIPA or other skills evaluation system as designated by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
- Engages in ongoing continuing education/professional development.
- Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Qualifications Profile:
- Competency in manual communication as defined by the Nebraska Department of Education.
- Post secondary training and/or associates degree in sign language interpreting (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in deaf education/manual communication (preferred).
- Successful prior experience in a K-12 environment (preferred).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.99 - $41.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Omaha, NE 68127 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Omaha, NE 68127: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $41