9 Month Interpreter Sign Language 0.8750 FTE

Position Type:
Clerical/Classified Support/Other

Date Posted:
3/6/2024

Location:
McClintock High School

Date Available:
03/25/2024

Additional Information:

Department: Special Education Services
Reports to: Director of Special Education Services
Term: 9 Month position
Full Time: 35 hours per week

Position Summary: The job of Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are hearing impaired; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice oral transliterate support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with those who are hearing impaired.

Training and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrate understanding of and use of major sign language systems and be fluent in Signed English, American Sign Language, with special emphasis on Signed English.
Works with other people in the school with a professional attitude.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment or commitment to obtain Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment certification within 3 years.
Valid DPS fingerprint clearance card.

Applicant Instructions: Please complete the online Classified application found at www.tempeunion.org "Work at TUHSD" link

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, (480) 839-0292. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.