Educational Interpreter -DSD

Educational Interpreter

Position: Educational Interpreter

Location: Delaware School for the Deaf

Position Description: Educational interpreters/student support persons serve students placed in mainstream settings with support from the Delaware School for the Deaf to publicschools within the local districts. Educational interpreters may also be assigned to a variety of interpreting situations within DSD.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Fluency in American Sign Language
• Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification
• Knowledge and experience in educational and other interpreting situations
• Eligible for State of Delaware Permit (obtained from DOE when all above requirements are met)
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday. Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance). Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.

Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor), and license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication between the deaf student(s), staff and other students in the general education setting
• Interpret subject matter in specific subject areas
• Support general education staff and students in techniques for working with a deaf/hard of hearing student
• Provide input as needed in the development of the IEP
• Provide input as needed in the coordination of the students/programs in the general education setting and the program at DSD
• Provide support when appropriate and as outlined in the IEP
• Communicate, in accordance with established procedures, regarding students' progress
• Interpret for deaf/hard of hearing staff members
• Interpret for meetings/conferences/workshops when requested
• Other duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources Office 1899 S. College Avenue Newark, DE 19702 PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922 Visit our website: www.christinak12.org Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.