Position Type:
Summer Vacancies/Sign Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
2/20/2025
Location:
Summer Schools - ESY
Date Available:
05/28/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: SIgn Language Interpreter
Bargaining Unit: SUM
Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation
Calendar Days: 45
Reports To: ESY Administrator
JD Revision Date: 01/03/2025
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To support the student or students, as assigned, in providing an environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the needs of the students.
To adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and the school.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Comply with the approved Code of Ethics for Educational Sign Language Interpreters
- Be aware of students’ goals and objectives
- Interpret spoken English into the language appropriate for the student (Signed English, ASL, PSE)
- Interpret language of the student into spoken English
- Convey the content and intent of the message
- Interpret for DHH students in mainstream classes
- Provide the education team with information about the student’s use of interpreter services
- .Assist students and staff with use and care of frequent modulator equipment
- Respect the rights of students and staff
- Assist in appropriate placement and seating to gain access to information presented through the interpreter
- Attend appropriate in-services within interpreter's work calendar and certification requirements
- Participate in student meetings as part of the educational team when appropriate 13. Other duties as assigned within parameters outlined in collective bargaining agreement 14. Maintain student confidentiality at all times
- The interpreter will provide support for district staff/parents as needed if appropriately licensed
- Display professionalism in all aspects of the job
- Maintain appropriate Educational Sign Language Interpreter Certification
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
Education
- Appropriate Sign Language Interpreter Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
- Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
Terms of Employment
- This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.
ESY – Liberty Elementary School Summer Job Description 2025
Summer Extended School Year (ESY) staff will support Liberty Elementary School.
Two days of professional development are required for summer school. Those dates are May 28 and May 29. ESY begins on June 2 and ends July 2.
ESY occurs Monday through Thursday with no school on June 19, 2025 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.
ESY staff are expected to be at school 15 minutes prior to the school day and 15 minutes after the school day concludes.
Staff hours: 7:45 am - 11:45 am
Student school day: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
ETA members will be paid the Instructional Rate
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