SPED Educational Interpreter-Sign Language

Location: Palomino Primary School

9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade 23, $20.20/hour

Interim Position

Dates: 8/2/2024 - 5/23/2025

Purpose Statement

The job of Educational Interpreter-Sign Language is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility of exact interpretations working with special need students one-on-one or in small groups; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and reporting students’ daily activities.

This job reports to Teacher and/ Site Administrator

Essential Functions

Provides simultaneous sign language interpretations during the educational day in small group or individual setting.

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. 

Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work places; and ensuring student success.

Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of other professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, OTs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.

Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc., for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution 

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior issues or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts 

Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job sills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including algebra and/or geometry; Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training.

ABILITY is required to interpret at a normal conversational rate in American Sign Language and Straight-English signing.  Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with detailed information; adjusting to different levels of language usage; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others; meeting deadlines and schedules; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and /or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

Education:  Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.  QAS rating Level 3, RID Certification 

Equivalency:

Required Testing                                    Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training                     

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

MMR

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.