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Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home‐school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program. (includes have a general understanding of behavior modification techniques; demonstrates the ability to remain calm and follow through with a plan in stressful situations; manage and deescalate angry and aggressive students; and, handle a variety of behaviors, including crisis situations).

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<h5>Hourly Interpreter </h5>Juneau School District Location: Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School Temporary Hourly Summer Position Position Summary: Works primarily with students who are in special education and enrolled in Extended School Year program. Presents material and activitiesto improve skills in assigned areas, which may include reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education. Works individually or in small groups. Records grades and does data collection for other measures of students' progress or behavior. Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be: <ul><li>High School Diploma </li><li>Some prior experience working with school age children preferred </li><li>CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required. (includes have a general understanding of behavior modification techniques; demonstrates the ability to remain calm and follow through with a plan in stressful situations; manage and deescalate angry and aggressive students; and, handle a variety of behaviors, including crisis situations). </li><li>Valid Alaska driver's license required. </li><li>Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the the ParaPro Assessment (support available). </li></ul>Knowledge of: <ul><li>Files and record keeping. </li><li>Personal computers and related software. </li><li>School age children's behavior. </li><li>Behavior modification (includes emotionally disturbed). </li></ul>Ability to: <ul><li>Maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas. </li><li>Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. (Communicate and coordinate effectively with students, staff, supervisors and parents.) </li><li>Operate a personal computer and related software. </li><li>Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents. (Have an understanding of cultural, family and disability issues; and be able to adapt techniques as needed. </li></ul>Compensation: This is a temporary hourly position, working 14 hours per week, from May 30 - June 18th, with a starting salary of $24.60 per hour. Summer hourly work is entered into solely for the purposes of operation in an hourly position with JSD outside of the instructional school calendar. Summer employees who work more than 15 hours a week between the dates of June 1 - July 31, 2024 will provide services for a term of no more than 30 days within a classification. Selected hire will be fingerprinted at the applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check. <h5>About the Juneau School District </h5>Located in Alaska's beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK–12 across 14 schools. <h5>Schools & Programs </h5><ul><li>Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school. </li><li>Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home‐school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program. </li><li>The alternative high school, Yaaoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non‐traditional high school settings. </li></ul><h5>Community & Demographics </h5><ul><li>Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi‐ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black. </li><li>Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services. </li></ul><h5>Professional Atmosphere & Development </h5><ul><li>The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community. </li><li>JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts‐infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design. </li></ul><h5>Advantages & Location </h5><ul><li>Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest. </li><li>Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment. </li><li>Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments—traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL. </li></ul>

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Collaborate with other members of the school community (e.g., general education teachers, special education teachers, caregivers, related service providers) to share information regarding students' progress and needs, as well as to ensure services are delivered in compliance with IEPs. Experience using one or more signing systems in an educational setting, including American Sign Language (ASL), Manually Coded English, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Finger Spelling.

Job Description The STAGES Sign Language Interpreter -CONTRACTOR is responsible for interpreting or transliterating all academic content to allow students who are D/HH to access instruction, communicate with other members of the school community, and participate in school-based activities. The scope of services and supports provided by the Educational Interpreter will be determined by the students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The Educational Interpreter serves as a collaborative member of a team that supports students identified as D/HH in a virtual academic environment and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The Sign Language Interpreter- Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. <ul><li>Experience using one or more signing systems in an educational setting, including American Sign Language (ASL), Manually Coded English, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Finger Spelling</li><li>Interpret and transliterate content presented in the live, synchronous virtual academic setting as delineated in the assigned students' IEPs</li><li>Adapt language and materials to meet the individual needs of students with hearing loss</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the school community (e.g., general education teachers, special education teachers, caregivers, related service providers) to share information regarding students' progress and needs, as well as to ensure services are delivered in compliance with IEPs</li><li>Serve as an integral member of the IEP team and attend IEP meetings</li><li>Provide expressive and voice interpretation of classroom instruction, clarify curricular content, support work completion, and provide language support in small groups or during one-on-one interactions</li><li>Interpret for school activities outside of the virtual classroom, extracurricular activities, and meetings with caregivers</li><li>Adhere to professional standards as outlined in the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf</li><li>Serve as a liaison between students who are D/HH, hearing peers, staff, community members, and/or caregivers</li><li>Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, caregivers, and school staff</li><li>Be available to students, caregivers, and staff during designated work hours</li><li>Work from a professional home office environment, conducive to video and audio needs and a structured schedule</li><li>Must be self-motivated, dependable, creative, and passionate about meeting the needs of students</li><li>Prior experience supporting students identified as D/HH in the academic environment is desired but not required.</li></ul> Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 1 year experience interpreting in educational environment and Minimum 1 year experience providing interpreting services virtually Certificates and Licenses: National Interpreter Certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or State specific educational interpreter licensure DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone</li><li>Strong content and subject-matter knowledge</li><li>An ability to support and guide adults as well as students</li><li>Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators</li><li>Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes</li><li>Ability to create and deliver staff development</li><li>Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms</li><li>MS365 Proficient</li><li>Ability to clear required background check</li></ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099). Job Type

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