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Kansas Employer Sign Language Interpreter (with Level 4 or 5 Certification) in Haysville, Kansas
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Haysville Unified School District 261
Sign Language Interpreter (with Level 4 or 5 Certification) (10002655)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Sign Language Interpreter (with Level 4 or 5 Certification)
Posting ID 10002655
Description USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERPRETER (*PARA INTERPRETER)
SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal
PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours) or
have an associates or bachelors degree
2. Achieve either Level 4 or 5 on one of the following certificates or assessments: Registry
of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf, the American Consortium of
Certified Interpreter, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment or the Kansas
Quality Assurance Screening.
*NOTE: Para Interpreters will have achieved Level 2 or 3 on one of the certificates or
assessments listed above, but generally perform the same essential functions as the
Special Education Interpreter.
3. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after
employment offer is made).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide interpreting and or transliteration services for the deaf consumers and hearing
consumers for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
2. Facilitate communication through use of sign language, spoken English, cultural
mediation, and knowledge about accessibility. Interpret within social and academic
settings, direct and overheard conversations, class instruction, lectures, tests,
assemblies, and field trips for the purpose of making sure that the student has all the
information needed to perform accurately.
3. Attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures,
etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
4. Communicate with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for
the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
5. Provide, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of
individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.)
for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and
ensuring students success in school.
6. Educate consumers about using interpreting services and providing visual access to deaf
and hard of hearing students for the purpose of making sure that the services provided
are understood.
7. Demonstrate dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish
consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
8. Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to
remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working
environment.
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9. Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective functioning of the work unit.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
1. Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
2. Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.
3. Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with
numerous interruptions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
At will
PERFORMANCE REVIEW:
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of
Education Policy.
APPROVED: 05/17/2010
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