Educational Sign Language Interpreter Support Role (Part-Time/Seasonal Substitute)

Job Number:

2500004Y

Posting Date

: Mar 21, 2025, 6:52:05 PM

Primary Location

: Central-42 West Madison Street (Ofc Students w/Disab-Oper&An)

Position Type: Temporary Position

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD supports strategic utilization of resources, aligning them to our strategic plan and district priorities, to increase student achievement.

Job Summary

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter Substitute is responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the CPS deaf/hard of hearing program and performs related duties as required.

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter Substitute will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to deaf/hard of hearing students by transmitting spoken messages and environmental cues using sign language
• Facilitates communication between students and others
• Uses sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent
• Assists deaf/hard of hearing students with daily activities
• Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Educational Sign Language Interpreter Substitute must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Current approval by ISBE as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter or currently in the process of obtaining approval by ISBE or Valid IDHHC License - all levels, required
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or 60 or more hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, required.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 1 year of educational interpreting experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with students grades Kindergarten through high school
• Willingness to work at school sites throughout the district
• Able to transport independently to all sites
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, and parents
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.