Deaf Education/Sign Language Interpreter - Norfolk Public Schools

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JOB TITLE:  FULL-TIME DEAF EDUCATION/SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

**Position is open until Filled**

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required; college education preferred
• Meets Nebraska interpreter standards
• Experience working with students with disabilities

REPORTS TO:  Supervising Teacher(s); Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Deaf Education Coordinator and/or Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:  To assist students who are deaf/hearing impaired to derive the best possible educational

experience from school through appropriate activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  7 hours/day; nine-month year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual “on site” attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Implements activities from the Individualized Educational Program monitoring for students with verified hearing disability by:
• • Cooperating with teachers, support personnel and parents in discussing procedures in working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing
  • Recording evaluation data
  • Monitoring effectiveness of procedures
  • Assisting resource room and self-contained program by providing support for students with disabilities in those programs
• Assist individual students by providing support and remedial instruction relative to their hearing disability
• Provides classroom-based programming utilizing teachers, associates, support staff (as appropriate) and families to integrate communication into the child's daily routine
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
• Respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff
• Adheres to school and classroom procedures

OTHER REQUIREMENTS(Intellectual, Sensory):

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and with ASL
• Skills in organization, interpersonal relations, problem solving, assessment and evaluation

Hazards:

•   Stairs in some buildings
•   Communicable diseases