Educational Interpreter

SUMMARY An Educational Interpreter facilitates real-time communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students, teachers, and peers. They translate spoken language into sign language and vice versa across academic and extracurricular school settings, ensuring equal access to the educational curriculum and school activities. DUTIES

• Interpret the spoken message for the student with a hearing impairment at their grade level of language and comprehension via sign language and finger spelling
• Reverse interpret (voice) messaged signed by the student with the hearing impairment
• Assist in communication between the student and the school personnel or the student's peers
• Work collaboratively with teachers to assist in pre-teaching the signs for new vocabulary
• Interpret for school music programs
• Participate in parent conferences and staffings as requested
• Understand and follow program guidelines for educational interpreters
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Special Education Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• State Approval as an Educational Interpreter in Illinois
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families
• Strong organizational, communication, assessment, and documentation skills
• Ability to travel between school sites and community instructional settings as required

SALARY Starting base salary is $44,100, but will increase based on experience. SCHEDULING The work hours for this position are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for 185 days. The schedule is subject to change with Cooperative demands.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on link below to apply. Email contact: Dr. Lindsey Brander (lbrander@lease-sped.org) https://www.applitrack.com/lasalle/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=37231

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