ASL Interpreter
ASL Interpreter
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Intermediate District 287 islooking for American Sign Language Interpretersfor theschool year with our Itinerant Services!
Intermediate District 287 serves students in grades K12 as well as transition age students 1822 years old) from our 12 member districts in the west metro area. Our district offers a wide range of services and specialized programs primarily focused on setting IV special education that is designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. To better understand our student population and work environmentcheck out this video.
Our American Sign Language Interpreters serve a critical role in ensuring full communication access within the educational environment between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who use sign language and their teacher the students peers and other school personnel. This position serves as an integral member of the students schoolbased team.
Why Work with Us:
At Intermediate District 287 we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. Heres what makes our district special:
- TraumaInformed Approach: We prioritize understanding the impact of past trauma on student behaviors creating a safe and supportive space to help each student thrive.
- Comprehensive Support Services: Each school is equipped with a dedicated team including School Social Workers Psychologists Counselors Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches who are all working together to build meaningful relationships and support student success.
- Small Class Sizes: We offer personalized attention in small classes with an average of 68 students per class ensuring every student receives the individualized care they deserve.
- Commitment to Diversity: We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision is focused on hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
Experiences integrated into this position include:
- Participation in districtwide and department specific professional development (apx. 8 full days per year) targeted towards further development of expressive and receptive signing skills educational interpreting equity educational access and collaboration with teammates.
- Professional development includes instruction and learning opportunities provided in American Sign Language (voice off) and in English
- Participation in a network of 15 interpreters who work across the K12 and transition settings. This network provides opportunities to share knowledge resources provide support and partnership
- Noncertified interpreters participate in weekly mentoring with the lead American Sign Language Interpreters
- Coaching feedback and support from supervisor fluent in American Sign Language
- Walk throughs and onsite connect points from a supervisor fluent in American Sign Language
- Opportunities may be available to work independently at a site at a site with a small group of interpreters or serve as a float supporting needs across the district.
Position Details:
- Up to 35 hours per week
- Salary Range: $27.33 $32.69 per hour (depending on experience and education)
- Certified ASL Interpreters may be eligible for $3000 signing bonus
- Generous Benefits including:
- Low cost medical and dental insurance
- District funded HRA account
- Life insurance and longterm disability
- Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
- Retirement benefits through TRA & PERA
- Optional 403b with district match
- Paid time off
- Mental Health benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- More details can be found on our webpage: Contracts/Benefits Intermediate District 287
Requirements:
- Must have completed a training program affiliated with a state accredited educational institution AND hold one of either 1 2 or 3.
- Pathway 1
- An interpreter and/or transliterator certificate awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID);OR
- A general level proficiency certificate at level 3 awarded by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD);OR
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at the 4.0 level.
- Pathway 2
- Graduate from an accredited Interpreter Training Program AND
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) witha score of 3.53.9
- Current 2 year provisional certificate or interpreter extension AND
- Willingness to participate in weekly mentoring
- Pathway 3
- Graduate from an accredited Interpreter Training Program AND
- Current 2 year provisional certificate AND
- Willingness to participate in weekly mentoring
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Interview Process:
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until position is filled.
Website: 287/careers
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Employment Type
Full-Time
