What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sub Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing position at Van Buren Intermediate School District?
Title :
Sub Interpreter / Program Assistant for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - VBESPA
Reports To :
Special Education Supervisor
Job Goal(s) :
The primary job goal of the Program Assistant for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for each student in the assigned class.
Location of Work :
Special Services Building
701 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Starting Date : As soon as possible
Rate of Pay :
Placement on current program assistant salary schedule
Hours to Work : 7 hours per day
Classification :
Substitute Program Assistant / Interpreter
Minimum Qualifications :
Education :
High School diploma required
Associates degree or completion of two years' college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred
Skills :
- American Sign Language preferred
- Ability to work with students with hearing impairments who may possess deficits in developmental areas, particularly language and comprehension
- Ability to implement consistent child management skills
- Possess good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with teacher, ancillary staff and students
- Preference given to individuals with sign language experience
Essential Job Functions :
Terms of Employment : As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren ISD Board of Education.
This job posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's web site www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at the VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
