11 Educational Interpreter - American Sign LanguageLocation Campo Bello Elementary School9 months 6.5 hoursdayGrade 23 20.60hourInterim PositionStart Date 1212025Purpose StatementThe job of Certified Educational Interpreter-Sign Language is done for the purposes of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility of exact interpretations working with special need students one-on-one or in small groups following educational and specific behavioral plans and reporting students’ daily activities.This job reports to Teacher and Site AdministratorEssential FunctionsProvides simultaneous sign language interpretations during the educational day in small group or individual setting.Adapts classroom activities assignments andor materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher instruction to the student e.g. math science reading behavioral skills daily living skills writing verbal skills job skills etc. for the purpose of implementing IEP goals assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms andor work places and ensuring student success.Communicates with teachers and a variety of other professionals e.g. Speech Therapist PTs OTs etc. for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress andor implementing IEP objectives.Documents student&rsquos daily activities e.g. behavior completed assignments onoff task times etc. for the purpose of completing daily logs and student&rsquos hourly activities.Evaluates situations involving other staff students parents the public etc. for the purpose of taking action andor providing referral for resolutionImplements under the supervision of assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior issues or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting andor reinforcing learning conceptsMaintains manual and electronic files andor records for the purpose of providing written reference andor meeting mandated requirements.Models conversation manners clean up activities listening job sills and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements Minimum QualificationsSkills Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications preparing and maintaining accurate records.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including algebra andor geometry Read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats andor present information to others and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth concepts of grammar and punctuation methods of instruction and training.ABILITY is required to interpret at a normal conversational rate in American Sign Language and Straight-English signing. Flexibility is required to work with others in a 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 andor groups work with data of varied types andor purposes and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include working with detailed information adjusting to different levels of language usage communicating with diverse groups establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others meeting deadlines and schedules maintaining confidentiality prioritizing.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized practices andor methods leading guiding andor coordinating others utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization&rsquos services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands some lifting carrying pushing andor pulling some climbing and balancing significant stooping kneeling crouching and or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50 sitting 25 walking and 25 standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.Experience Job related experience within a specialized field is required.Education Community college andor vocational school degree with study in job-related area. QAS rating Level 3 RIDCertificationEquivalencyRequired Testing Certificates and LicensesOnline Driver Training Certification Driver&rsquos License & Evidence of InsurabilityContinuing Educ. TrainingClearancesCriminal Background ClearanceValid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Cardwww.azdps.govservicespublicfingerprintMMRPre-Employment Proficiency TestFLSA Status - Non ExemptParadise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 GINA may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.