ASL (American Sign Language Interpreter)

The School District of Waupaca is seeking a talented, part time ASL (American Sign Language Interpreter) to assist us in helping our students develop their capabilities and confidence to achieve their dreams and make the world a better place (SDW mission).

The School District of Waupaca Believes that High Quality Instruction...

...begins with the belief that ALL children will and can learn rigorously appropriate standards.

...happens when every staff member accepts accountability for the growth of EVERY

child.

...occurs when we are teachers of students first, teachers of content second.

...means analyzing and utilizing student data from a variety of resources.

...incorporates technology into daily teaching.

...is the product of carefully planned lessons that are engaging and inquiry based.

The School District of Waupaca Believes that High Quality Curriculum...

...is a product of ongoing staff communication and collaboration.

...continually keeps students, parents, and school staff appropriately updated on the

learning progression of each student we serve; including but not limited to weekly

updates of students learning via our student information system and 24 hour or less

response time to all student and parent communications.

The School District of Waupaca Believes that High Quality Assessment...

...assesses students based on academic standards, rather than on student behavior.

...allows staff to continually reflect on their own performance and outcomes of their

students, using their knowledge of self and input from others to create their personal

cycle of growth and development as a teacher and community member.

The School District of Waupaca Believes that Safe and Supportive Environments...

...create students and educators who are open to feedback from the learning community,

taking advice, corrections, direction, and support in the spirit of continuous

improvement

....happen when staff hold themselves and their students to high academic, behavior,

and social standards.

...occur when teachers demonstrate proficiency in the WI teacher standards.

...are built and maintained through relationships with students, parents, and community

members.

...have roots in consistent expectations, such as the Waupaca Way, where every

community member is expected to be: Safe, Prepared, Responsible, and Respectful.

...create trusting relationships with students, families, and community members;

involving the necessary supports to ensure the success of each individual student.

...are the direct result of staff possessing the abilities to perform duties with commitment

to all School District of Waupaca Staff Handbook and Board Policies.

In alignment with School District of Waupaca School Board policies, the School District of Waupaca does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, arrest or conviction record, membership in the military reserve, religion, political beliefs or affiliations, citizenship, use or non-use of lawful products off school premises during non-working hours or any other factor prohibited by law. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex (including sexual orientation) or disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex or other requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to the proper and efficient operation and administration of the school district. In addition, the School District of Waupaca requires all employees shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

To learn more about the School District of Waupaca, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website (http://waupacasd.cms4schools.net/district/employment-opportunities.cfm)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Interpret spoken material from teachers, classmates, and other school personnel into sign language for the understanding of the deaf or hard of hearing student(s) as well as interpret communication from the deaf or hard of hearing student(s) into spoken language for hearing individuals as needed.

Demonstrates commitment to the education of children by supporting the organizational vision, mission, guiding principles, and strategic direction.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide expressive and voice interpreting (may include American Sign Language, a form of manually coded English, and/or oral interpreting) for deaf or hard of hearing student(s) in mainstream classes.

4. Interpret spoken material from teachers, classmates, and other school personnel into sign language for the understanding of the deaf or hard of hearing student(s) as well as interpret communication from the deaf or hard of hearing student(s) into spoken language for hearing individuals as needed.

5. Collaborate and consult with other IEP service providers and general education staff regarding student(s) needs and progress and assisting in charting the progress as requested.

6. Provide interpreting services for deaf or hard of hearing student(s) during school-sponsored activities as requested.

7. Provide educational support to deaf or hard of hearing student(s if needed, and when interpreting is not needed.

8. Participate in educational team meetings, including the development and review of progress on the Individual Education Plan, providing insight on the success of communications strategies.

9. Provide interpreting for extracurricular activities and parent meetings when necessary.

10. Assist in providing awareness and enrichment activities regarding deafness to hearing

students and staff.

11. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

12. Demonstrates commitment to the education of children by supporting the organizational vision, mission, guiding principles, and strategic direction.

13. Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

14. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by

the teacher.

15. Help students with their clothing if needed

16. Responsible for student safety; follows safety procedures. Assist with the supervision of

students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, loading, and

unloading of buses.

17. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about

students as is expected of teachers.

18. Use technology effectively with students and staff to facilitate teaching and learning.

19. Establish effective interpersonal relationships within the school and its community.

20. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other members of staff.

21. Help to instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic

values.

22. Serve as a positive role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and

as responsible, intelligent human beings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required. Prefer highly - qualified candidates with an associate’s

degree or bachelor’s degree.

• License #884 required. Completion of an interpreter preparation program or equivalent

experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

1. Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of

force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This type of work

involves sitting, standing, and walking.

2. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral

information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling

and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

3. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in

compliance with Policy 3122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the

essential functions of the job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. This position is considered part time

2. Educational Interpreters report to Building Principal and Director of Student

Work Location: In person