Duluth Public Schools, ISD 709 Duluth , MN 55805
Posted 1 week ago
Educational Sign Language Facilitators JobID: 7768
Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Sign Language Facilitator
Date Posted:
4/11/2024
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
10/01/2024
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Sign Language Facilitiar
District Wide
31.25 hours/week | Monday
Friday |7:30 am
2:15 pm
Starting Wage: $18.85/hr, increases with experience + Benefits
Position for the 2024-25 School Year
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students and their peers, our staff and other adults, using sign language. Interpreter will model signs for DDH students during instructional and non-instructional periods, such as playtime and school-related extracurricular activities. The educational interpreter provides interpreting and support services (educational tutoring) to students who are DHH being educated in their local scholl district. Other duties may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include tutoring, participation in meetings and being an active member of the school's educational team.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education
plus one year experience working with children.
60 semester credit or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment
Requires a minimum of a certificate of graduation from a post-secondary interpreter-training program
Certifications required:
Desirable Qualifications:
Understanding of the English language, especially grammar
Hearing aids and microphones; cleaning, testing and troubleshooting
Deaf culture
Children and their development
Desirable Skills:
Expressive American Sign Language
Receptive American Sign Language
Ability to work with students
Organizing the necessary materials for teaching sign language
Ability to be flexible regarding work assignments
Additional Information:
Individuals pursuing certification may apply (pre-certified).
Cued speech is not required.
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email at noncerthr@isd709.org
Duluth Public Schools, ISD 709