Position / Title: Sign Language Interpreter (including ELL) Bargaining Unit: DUEA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services Calendar Days: 197 Reports To: Building Administrator and Assigned Teacher JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To support the program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of students with an IEP. Comply with the approved Code of Ethics for Educational Sign Language Interpreters. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community. Job Duties / Responsibilities Remain current with IEP goals/objectives for student. Convey content and intent of the message by interpreting spoken English into the language appropriate for the student (Signed English, ASL, PSE) and interpreting language of the student into spoken English. Interpret for DHH students in mainstream classes. Report the student's use of interpreter services to the education team as scheduled. Assist students and staff with use and care of frequent modulator equipment. Support appropriate placement and seating to gain access to information presented through the interpreter. Attend in-services within interpreter's work calendar and certification requirements assigned by supervisor. Participate in student meetings as part of the educational team as assigned. Provide support for district staff/parents as needed if appropriately licensed. Education Current appropriate Sign Language Interpreter Approval required. Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Experience / Knowledge Effective communication skills. Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Terms of Employment This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable. May be required to complete additional professional development based on student need/assignment. The starting rate for this role is $31.41/hr. Attachment(s): DUEA Benefits Sheet.pdf DUEA Salary Schedule SY25-29.pdf