Summary
Description
Job Title
Sign Language Interpreter
Compensation Lane
Hourly
Reports To
Special Education Director
Supervises
N/A
Status
Part-Time 24-28 hours per week
General Description
The Educational Interpreter provides interpreting and other support services to students with hearing loss who are receiving all or part of their education in classrooms with children who hear. The educational interpreter’s primary function is to facilitate communication among student(s) with hearing loss, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system.
General Qualifications
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The ability to interpret at a normal conversational rate in situations where students with hearing loss or parents are present utilizing American Sign Language.
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A working knowledge of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Guidelines for professional conduct.
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General knowledge of the educational process, deafness, the growth and development of children and children’s language, and the culture of the deaf.
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Ability to use total communication with each child as it is required.
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Ability to work as part of an educational team providing the children with hearing impairments appropriate opportunities to benefit from their education.
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EIPA or National Certification
Responsibilities
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Arrange the best possible interpreter location to interpret every class activity including discussion, films, lectures, excursions, questions and answers.
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Serves as liaison between the students with a hearing impairment, classmates, instructors, and the administrative staff by:
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a. Encouraging students to work directly with the classroom teacher
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b. Familiarizing the classroom teacher with the exact role of the interpreter/tutor in the classroom, coordinating and identification of notetakers when appropriate, and encouraging good relationships among students
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c. Promoting the participation of students with hearing impairment in all classroom activities by following: assisting the classmates to understand the role of the interpreter helping peers to understand the social and communication needs of the students with a hearing impairment supporting the teacher in
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developing a level of comfort with the interaction styles and needs of the students with hearing impairments
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Participate in educational team meetings, including the development and review of progress on the IEP, providing insight on the success of communication strategies currently being used by students and staff.
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Work cooperatively with other interpreters, staff and administration to provide the most appropriate services possible throughout the school day.
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Be familiar with the maintenance and utilization of assistive devices for students with a hearing loss.
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Provide interpreting services to students with a hearing loss during fieldtrips, counseling sessions, meetings with the teachers, Principals or other building staff.
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Knowledge and Application of:
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Multiage classrooms;
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Special and Individualized Services;
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Ability to apply knowledge to students and school environment; and
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Ability to work with current technology and trends in education.
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School Environment
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Actively support Spero Academy’s mission and goals, both directly through job responsibilities, and indirectly through the work of Spero Academy administration and Board.
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Communicate effectively and clearly with students, staff, and, when appropriate, parents.
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Define clear expectations for students and other Spero Academy staff members.
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Maintain personal accountability for actions.
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Work with all staff members of Spero Academy including teachers, therapists, other professionals and paraprofessionals, board and administration as a team player in working with students and families.
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Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to the work environment in a creative and acceptable manner.
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Demonstrate skills in problem solving decision making.
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Treat each student and family individually.
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Communicate with teachers and support staff in a clear, receptive and responsive manner.
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Professional Growth
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Proficient in field and maintains this proficiency through training, establishing personal and professional goals, research, and understanding of current education practice.
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Other
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Comply with state, local, federal laws and understands including the laws related to confidentiality
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Knowledge of and relationship with community resources for parents
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Assume other responsibilities as deemed necessary
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Ability to work with diverse individuals
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Proven ability to work effectively with others
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Knowledge of and ability to develop resources to support Spero Academy’s mission as a fully inclusive school setting
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Ability to achieve and maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background studies
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Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
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Ability to achieve and maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background studies
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Ability to physically and mentally complete the responsibilities
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EOE/AA
BIPOC, Veterans, LBGTQIA2S+, and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change, so too, may the essential functions of this position.
Send resume and district application to:
hr@spero.academy
Or mail to:
Spero Academy
2701 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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Interpersonal relationships
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