Educational Interpreter - (One Year Only)

Springfield School District 186 • Springfield, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year-only position for an Educational Interpreter. The role involves working 6.75 hours per day for 177 days per year. The primary function is to facilitate communication for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or voice impaired using total communication skills.

Requirements

• Statement of Approval from the State Superintendent of Education valid for sign language interpreting
• Maintained a valid certification by the Illinois Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (IL_BEI) Basic Certificate or higher issued by the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission or Maintained a valid certificate from RID
• Attained a rating of 3.5 or above on the Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment (EIPA)
• Proof of a Current one-time interim approval granted under 23 Il School Code, 25.510, (4)
• Skilled in sign language interpreting
• Physical and TB test

Responsibilities

• Use total communication skills to communicate with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or voice impaired.
• Take oral presentations and interpret the information to the level of understanding for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Interpret or voice for student(s).
• Communicate orally with staff regarding students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or voice impaired.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed