What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Language Interpreter position at Haysville Unified School?
USD 261 Educational Support Staff
Special Education Interpreter (Para Interpreter)
This position provides interpreting and transliteration services for deaf consumers and hearing consumers to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Provide interpreting and/or transliteration services in social and academic settings, including direct and overheard conversations, class instruction, lectures, tests, assemblies, and field trips.
- Facilitate communication through sign language, spoken English, cultural mediation, and knowledge about accessibility.
- Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information relative to job functions.
- Communicate with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Provide instruction to students in individual and group activities under the supervision of assigned teacher.
- Educate consumers about using interpreting services and providing visual access to deaf and hard of hearing students.
- Demonstrate dependability, promptness, and regular attendance to establish consistent routines and promote teamwork.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information to remain in compliance with legal requirements.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Demonstrates required mobility, agility, and dexterity to work with students.
- Able to move, lift, pull, or push objects.
- Remains attentive to students 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.
