• Sign Language Educational Interpreter

    Dubuque Community School District (Dubuque, IA)


    Sign Language Educational Interpreter JobID: 588

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Student Support Services/ Educational Interpreter

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    6/20/2024

     

    + Location:

     

    Districtwide

     

    Candidates should be prepared to sign and voice as a part of the interview. 196 total contract 188 day contract, plus 8 holidays; 7.0 hrs/day; $41,458 per year

    Job Description

    Title: Educational Interpreter

     

    Basic Function: This person works with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational program.

    Required Qualifications:

    1) Completion of an Interpreter Training Program

     

    2) Licensed Interpreter – State of Iowa

    Desirable Qualifications

    1) Experience interpreting in the school setting

     

    2) Experience working with children

    Working Relationships:

    Type of Authority: Staff

     

    Reports To: Building Administrator(s)

     

    Consults With: Special Education Director, Building Administrator(s), Special Education Facilitator, Staff, and AEA Personnel

    Position Responsibilities:

    1) Facilitate all communication in a variety of environments including announcements,

     

    discussions, assemblies, playground, lunchroom etc.

     

    2) Participate as a member of the educational team

     

    3) Advocate for the student in the school setting, i.e. scheduling, class changes, and use of the interpreter in specific situations in order to provide the student with equal access to educational benefits

     

    4) Participate in student educational-related activities when needed

     

    5) Collaborate with educational staff including reporting concerns to the appropriate individual

     

    6) Communicate with the student’s teacher(s) and support service providers in order to facilitate educational interpreting services.

     

    7) Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested

     

    8) Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed

     

    9) Assist with provisions of accommodations for students.

     

    10) Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, restraining, etc.

     

    11) Maintain accurate records

     

    12) Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology

     

    13) Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District

     

    14) Explain the role of an educational interpreter

     

    15) Abide by and support the IEP document and related recommendations

     

    16) Follow directions of the building administrator(s) and teachers

     

    17) Attends all appropriate meetings.

     

    18) Demonstrate an interest in self improvement in interpreting by attending appropriate workshops, seminars, and staff development sessions when available

     

    19) Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community

     

    20) Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions

     

    21) Maintain confidentiality

     

    22) Recognize and demonstrate a commitment to multicultural nonsexist policies and practices

     

    23) Perform other duties as assigned