Sign language interpreter sub

Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the school principal, to provide sign language interpreting services when one of the district's interpreters is away from his/her position.  Substitute SLIs may be called upon to fill a variety of different interpreting assignments at the elementary, middle, or high school level on an "as needed" basis.

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position.  It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Provides sign to voice/voice to sign interpreting which may include Signed Exact English, American Sign Language, or other forms of manual communication based on the needs of the student.
• Consults with classroom teachers and other staff members to help facilitate communication.
• Provides general classroom support and outside supervision of students on an as-needed basis.
• Works with audiologists, deaf educators, and/or special educators to monitors the use and implementation of audio support systems intended to improve the student’s ability to receive auditory input.
• Provides interpreting for extracurricular activities and other meetings outside of the school day, as required.
• Assists with classroom adaptations as determined by the student's IEP.
• Provides other educational support services, such as tutoring and/or notetaking, when interpreting is not needed.
• Maintains appropriate certification on the EIPA or other skills evaluation system as designated by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

• Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Signed Exact English, American Sign Language, and/or other sign language systems.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and the barriers faced by deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Ability to hear spoken language communication.
• Ability to interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate for expected job performance.
• Ability to voice for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Ability to understand and use proper English, including vocabulary and grammar.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to maintain appropriate adult-student relationships with all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school building environment.
• Regularly required to use hands/fine finger dexterity to communicate with Deaf and/or hard of hearing students.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification:  Competency in manual communication as defined by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
• Education: 
• Sufficient training in manual communication to efficiently communicate with Deaf students.
• Post secondary training/associates degree in sign language interpreting preferred.
• Experience:  Successful prior educational interpreting expereince preferred.

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt