Sign Language Interpreter Tutor- Integrated Services

Information specific to this position: 

Pay Range: $27.17-$30.43 (min – 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 7

Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for supporting deaf and hard of hearing students, school staff, peers and others by facilitating communication, spoken and signed, through the use of sign language. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed under the supervision of a Licensed Teacher. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment. 

Description of Job Tasks

1. Facilitate all communication between deaf and hard of hearing students, staff, peers and others by using appropriate sign language. Interpret message faithfully and completely per CDE code of ethics guidelines in all situations. Use sign language appropriate for learning level of students, and adapt sign language level and/or mode to meet the communication needs of students. Ensure appropriate logistics for background noise levels, environmental lighting, student seating and use of adaptive devices. Scribe for students that are receiving the service as stated on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 

2. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed under the supervision of a Licensed Teacher. 

3. Record daily documentation of all student-related activity. Maintain required records and files. 

4. Prepare instructional visual/tactile aids and prepare for future lessons. 

5. Consult with team to ensure student is meeting current IEP goals. 

6. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

7. Advocate for students by communicating students’ social, emotional and academic progress and needs with appropriate staff and by assisting staff and peers in understanding hearing loss/deaf culture, sign language rates and use of interpreters/tutors. 

8. May assist multi-needs students with toileting and/or medical needs. 

9. Attend appropriate inservices, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions. 

10. Foster student independence and peer relations by introducing sign language to hearing peers.

11. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Interpreter Preparation/Training Program leading to an Educational Interpreter Authorization/Certification 

• Completion of year 2 in a 4 year program (eligible for the EIPA exam and to apply for a CDE temporary authorization) 

• One to two years of related experience 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Educational Interpreter Authorization issued by Colorado Department of Education 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license 

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire 

• Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire)

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org