Position Criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferred Iowa Sign Language Interpreter License Knowledge of correct English usage, conceptually accurate signed English (American Sign Language) Experience working with deaf community, especially children

Performance Criteria:

Accurately perform American Sign Language (ASL) presented in a classroom or building situation (examples-lectures, announcements, discussion, assemblies) Interprets for student(s) during regular scheduled school hours as dictated by individual student's IEP and as assigned by the building principal or designee using the district's communication policy as a guide Providing access to the student's school day, which may include testing time, clubs, or independent work Interpreting for school-sponsored functions outside of the classroom during regularly scheduled school hours Conveys the content and spirit of the speaker using the language most readily understood by the receiver. Attends IEP and other meetings (when appropriate) Keeps the teacher and administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters. Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology. Works well with others as well as independently, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students. Assists in the supervision of all students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility when not scheduled to interpret, when needs of assigned student have been met, or when assigned student is absent from school. Assists staff in preparation of materials when not scheduled to interpret or when needs of assigned students have been met. Provides designated student(s) instructional services including physical and academic assistance, behavior interventions, and instruction of social skills, according to IEP and under the direction of a special education teacher. Works with all groups or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher's direction when not scheduled to interpret, when needs of assigned students have been met, or when assigned student is absent from school. Opportunities to interpret during school sponsored after school and extracurricular activities as determined by IEP team and student needs (optional, not required). Other duties as assigned