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Job Posting #: 5112 (previously #5321)


DATE POSTED: June 7, 2023-June 13, 2023
DATE REPOSTED: July 13, 2023-July 19, 2023


DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.


Educational Sign Language Interpreter I/II - Anticipated

• Wheeling Park High School

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2023-2024 School Year


SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Education Level


BENEFITS:
Optical Insurance Social Security
Dental Insurance Worker’s Compensation
Medical Insurance Retirement
Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6


INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/

Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process, please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.

• It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
• It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

TITLE: Educational Sign Language Interpreter (Interpreter II Preferred.)

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

JOB GOAL: Serve as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter I in Ohio County on a full-time basis and as an Instructional Aide providing support services in a public school setting


QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED or preferred EIPA score of 3.5.
• Valid Registry of RID Certification, or a Valid QAS Level III, or a Valid National Interpreter Certification.
• Initial Paraprofessional Certification – Education Interpreter pursuant to State Board policy.
• Be able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. Must have knowledge of deafness and deaf culture. The interpreter must have knowledge of hearing loss and other conditions and their effect on early development of language. An interpreter should have knowledge of speech, motor, adaptive skills, and social-emotional development of the Deaf/HH student.
• Have the ability to follow oral and written directions and have the physical capacity to lift children with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE JOB:

• Serve as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter I in Ohio County on a full-time basis and as an Instructional Aide providing support services in a public school setting
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Director of Special Education.
• Provide communication across all educational environments to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Plan and work cooperatively with country personnel on school programs, curriculum, staff development, parental guidance, and areas relevant to support of public schools
• Perform other related duties reflected on the attached job description and as assigned by the supervisor and/or principal.