Job Fair: Substitute Sign Language Interpreter
Job Fair: Substitute Sign Language Interpreter
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TITLE:SUBS SubstituteSign Language Interpereter
DEPARTMENT:Student and Family Services
REPORTS TO:Deaf Education Coordinator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:Lead Interpreter
POSITION INVENTORY:HDSB
FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Substitute Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the DMPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program & Services and performs related duties as required. The Substitute Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for: interpreting spoken language and signed language as well as conveying information about environmental cues; facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others; using ASL/PSE when interpreting; and assisting deaf and hard of hearing students as guided by IEP when not interpreting. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1) Interpret spoken language and signed language as well as conveying information about environmental cues.
2) Facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others.
3) Use ASL/PSE when interpreting.
4) Assisting deaf and hard of hearing students as guided by IEP when not interpreting.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1) A temporary or permanent interpreting license by the state of Iowa.
2) The ability to work with students in kindergarten through high school.
3) The willingness to work at various school sites throughout the district.
4) The ability to obtain transportation to various schools.
5) The ability to exhibit bilingual skills in ASL and English.
6) The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators educators students and families.
Desired:
1) Able to sub on short notice.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
Occasional 1% - 32%
Sitting
Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending/Stooping
Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Occasional 1% - 32%
Climbing/Stairs
Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (10 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (20 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Occasional 1% - 32%
Computer
Occasional 1% - 32%
Other
Constant 67%
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67%
Outside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation
Approved By:Michael Boyle
Date: 12/11/2019
Employment Type
Full-Time
