Interpreter - Deaf/Hard Of Hearing (One Or More) @ Special Education, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Description

Refer to responsibilities and qualifications.

ONE OR MORE POSITIONS

• HOURS PER DAY: 7

• SCHOOL YEAR POSITION (191 DAYS / 10 MONTHS)

• ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.

• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.

• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 25 on the Educational Support Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position.DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

• Instruct deaf or hard of hearing students in designed instruction setting using sign language skills.

• Train the deaf/hard of hearing students in the community using sign language skills.

• Instruct deaf/hard of hearing (DI-D/HH) students in classroom under guidance of the teacher.

• Prepare to instruct.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.

• Graduation from an accredited interpreter training program (ITP)with previous experience interpreting in a school setting preferred. Applicants must also demonstrate and pass a skill assessment and interview from the school district. Certification or endorsement from NAD (National Association of the Deaf), RID (Registered Interpreter of the Deaf), or WSRID (Washington State Registered Interpreter of the Deaf) is desired.

• 72 quarter or 48 semester credits; AA or BA degree from an accredited college required or pass a rigorous academic assessment (PRAXIS).

• Experience with students in a designed instruction setting preferred.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Willing to toilet and feed students.

• Some computer skills required.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.

• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule

• Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays

• Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/314) as negotiated.

• Benefits Highlights:

• TheSchool Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).

• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

• Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.

• See more about employee benefits athttps://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/2253

• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon,JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith,MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch,StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon,JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon,JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith,MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

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