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School District U-46

Substitute Sign Language Interpreter

School District U-46, Hanover Park, Illinois, United States, 60133

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Position / Title:

Sign Language Interpreter (including ELL)

Bargaining Unit:

DUEA

Department/Location:

Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days:

176

Reports To:

Building Administrator and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date:

07/17/2024

Supervises:

N/A

Position Summary To support the program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of students with an IEP. Comply with the approved Code of Ethics for Educational Sign Language Interpreters and uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Remain current with IEP goals/objectives for student.

Convey content and intent of the message by interpreting spoken English into the language appropriate for the student (Signed English, ASL, PSE) and interpreting language of the student into spoken English.

Interpret for DHH students in mainstream classes.

Report the student’s use of interpreter services to the education team as scheduled.

Assist students and staff with use and care of frequent modulator equipment.

Support appropriate placement and seating to gain access to information presented through the interpreter.

Attend in‑services within interpreter's work calendar and certification requirements assigned by supervisor.

Participate in student meetings as part of the educational team as assigned.

Provide support for district staff/parents as needed if appropriately licensed.

Education

Current appropriate Sign Language Interpreter Approval required.

Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

Effective communication skills.

Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Terms of Employment

This is a temporary position.

This position requires a license. Click here https://careers.u-46.org/licensure/paraeducator-licensure and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.

$17.15/hour

Location: Hanover Park, IL.

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