What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter/Visual Communication Specialist position at Saint Louis County Special School District?
Educational Interpreter/Visual Communication Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Special School District (SSD) educational interpreter and visual communication specialist, you will support students with deafness or hearing loss by interpreting and transliterating their educational and social experiences while they are at school. Your skills and expertise as a certified interpreter will ensure barriers to accessibility are removed or managed and regularly collaborate with their teachers, staff, and students to facilitate communication. Your expertise, regular assessment, and proven strategies will be relied upon as you champion inclusivity and accessibility for the students you serve.
SSD provides interpreters with generous salaries and benefits that acknowledge their expertise and educational attainment. This position may serve students in more than one location and travel between buildings within St. Louis County may be required.
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
Posting open until: 5/05/25
Salary
- $33 to $55/hour based on education and experience
Calendar
- 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location
Benefits
- Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- Paid holidays
- Staff Health Clinics
- 13 PTO days per year
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
Salary : $33 - $55
