Educational Sign Language Interpreter [X104]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and other students, school staff, and others. The role conveys teacher instruction, provides spoken-to-sign and sign-to-spoken support, assists students with daily activities, and contributes to planning and information sharing as part of a team. The interpreter also serves as a resource to school personnel working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The position supports students’ academic and social needs by providing communication access across classroom and nonacademic school settings. It includes adapting sign language to students’ learning and communication needs, preparing visual or tactile instructional aids, documenting student-related activity, and collaborating on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The interpreter may tutor under a licensed teacher’s supervision and may assist students with multiple needs with toileting or medical needs. This is a full-time position scheduled for 7.5 hours daily, Monday through Friday, on a 188-day work year. The role is classified as non-exempt and is paid on Salary Schedule Classified, Grade U, Pay Column U at $26.74, with benefits.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Educational Sign Language Interpreter permit issued through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Fluency in and skill using American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), Manually Coded English (MCE), and Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE).
Ability to interpret receptively and expressively.
Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.
Interpersonal relations skills and basic math skills.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
Knowledge of students with special needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, attend to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
Ability to participate and work in a team environment and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize workplace safety needs, follow safety rules and safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
Ability and willingness to meet attendance expectations and follow district absence-reporting procedures.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures.
Operating knowledge of and experience with deaf and hard-of-hearing adaptive services and equipment.
Basic operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals, media equipment, office software, and typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual oral and written communication skills may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students, staff, peers, and others using appropriate sign language.
Adapt the sign language level or mode to students’ learning levels and communication needs.
Ensure appropriate background noise, environmental lighting, student seating, and use of adaptive devices.
Scribe for students receiving the service as specified in their IEPs.
Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
Record daily documentation of student-related activity and maintain required records and files.
Prepare instructional visual and tactile aids and prepare for future lessons.
Consult with the team to ensure students are meeting current IEP goals.
Advocate for students by communicating their social, emotional, and academic progress and needs to appropriate staff.
Help staff and peers understand hearing loss, deaf culture, sign language rates, and interpreter and tutor use.
Assist multi-needs students with toileting and/or medical needs when necessary.
Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and school functions.
Promote student independence and peer relationships by introducing sign language to hearing peers.
Provide deaf and hard-of-hearing students equal access to academic and nonacademic activities, individually or in groups, including classrooms, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, and assemblies.
Supervise students’ behavior and wellbeing during classroom, interpreting, and tutoring sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.