Educational Interpreter

Hours: 6.75 Class II Unaffiliated $34.08-$41.51 per hour dependent upon experience Position Description Facilitate educational and social communication between deaf/hard of hearing students, their hearing peers, and staff members. Provide ASL interpretation of verbal and written information in educational settings. Participate as a member of the educational team serving these students. Ensure student access to and understanding of curriculum. This support may be provided in the general education classroom, special education classroom or community Qualifications AAS Degree in Interpretation and Transliteration Experience as an interpreter in a variety of situations involving the deaf and hard of hearing. Education To qualify as a sign language interpreter/transliterator, a person shall have completed a training program affiliated with a state accredited educational institution and hold: An interpreter and/or transliterator certification 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. To qualify as a cued speech transliterator, a person shall hold a current applicable transliterator certificate awarded by Testing, Evaluation and Verification Unit, Inc. (TECUnit). Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings with a variety of students and staff. May need to lift, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be willing to assist in the eating and toileting needs of students. Must maintain data privacy and confidentiality for all students. Computer skills preferred. Selection Procedure Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. Accommodation If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io Background Check Upon Conditional Offer Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr