The Escanaba Area Public School District seeks a qualified candidate for the following position:

 

Sign Language Interpreter

 

Location:         District Wide

Start Date:      24-25 School Year

Reports to:      Special Education Supervisor

Wage:              Commensurate with experience and/or contractual requirements

Hours:             6.50 Hours Daily

Deadline:        Until Filled

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the ability to transliterate
• Must meet DODDB requirements for sign language

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sign language interpreter in a public school district or other similar setting

 

Desired Characteristics

• Passion for working collaboratively with young children, families, and staff
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills supporting a team approach to education
• Eagerness to approach problems from new and different perspectives
• Growth mindset focused on constructive interactions
• High degree of professional ethics

 

Job Description

• Provide interpretation services to deaf or hard of hearing students as assigned
• Communicate with student, family, and staff to ensure a successful educational experience
• Provide feedback to professional staff to assist in the design of an appropriate educational program