Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Location: Little Panthers Preschool Starting Date: August 2026 Required Education: Candidate should have or be able to attain EIPA Interpreter Level IV Certification or higher, or willing to work toward EIPA certification Continuing Education: Training 20 hrs. of inservice every year State of Kansas EIPA Purpose Statement: The job of Educational Sign Language Interpreter is done for the purpose of assisting in facilitating communication through signed interpretation for hearing impaired students; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; performing classroom clerical tasks; assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hearing impaired persons. Evaluated Functions: Assesses classroom, assembly hall, and other room setups (e.g. noise level, visibility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper setup to facilitate hearing impaired students' learning. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Instructs students under the direction of the classroom teacher, the special education teacher, and the teacher for students with hearing impairments for the purpose of improving their academic success. Interprets for teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives/goals. Provides voice to sign and sign to voice support for the purpose of providing and/or reinforcing classroom objectives.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in instructional media machines and specialized equipment for the hearing impaired; and operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications. Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of child growth/development; student behavior management strategies/techniques; and appropriate manual communication language (i.e. ASL, SEE II, CASE, etc.) Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work environments; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 15% walking, and 35% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.