1:1 Signing Paraprofessional- North Elementary School

About the Role

Facilitate communication between signing and non-signing individuals within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Approval by ISBE as sign language interpreter at Initial, Standard, or Master Level.
• Ability to interpret/transliterate for deaf or hard of hearing students in classrooms or other mainstream situations.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Responsibilities

• Interpret or transliterate as indicated in the assigned students’ individual education plan.
• Interpret or transliterate for deaf or hard of hearing students in discipline situations as requested.
• Assist diagnostic personnel in communicating with students in the DHH Program during evaluations.
• Maintain a notebook or folder describing assignments to be available to substitute interpreters.
• Participate in workshops or training opportunities to enhance skills related to the role of a sign language interpreter.
• Adjust schedule as needed if another interpreter is absent.
• When not filling the role of interpreter, assist in the classroom or provide supervision as needed.
• Interpret or transliterate during announcements, assemblies, or other special events as requested.

Pay

Pay rate established by the Board of Directors in accordance with its Agreement.

Schedule

10-month assignment.