JOB STATUS:
OPEN

POSITION TITLE:
SUBSTITUTE INTERPRETER, DESIGNED INSTRUCTION - DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

POSTING NUMBER:
SSFEB-17

POSTING DATE:
02/01/2018

CLOSING DATE:
02/28/2018

LOCATION:
*VARIOUS LOCATIONS

JOB INFORMATION:

• HOURS PER DAY: Varies
• DAYS PER YEAR: On-call position. No guarantee of hours.

Hourly wage is $18.03 per hour.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENTS:

Spokane Public Schools is interested in hiring several qualified substitute deaf/hard of hearing interpreters to work on an on-call basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Instruct deaf or hard of hearing students in designed instruction setting using sign language skills.
2. Train the deaf/hard of hearing students in the community using sign language skills.
3. Instruct deaf/hard of hearing (DI-D/HH) students in classroom under guidance of the teacher.
4. Prepare to instruct.
5. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
2. Graduation from an accredited interpreter training program (ITP) with previous experience interpreting in a school setting preferred. Applicants must also demonstrate and pass a skill assessment and interview from the school district. Certification or endorsement from NAD (National Association of the Deaf), RID (Registered Interpreter of the Deaf), or WSRID (Washington State Registered Interpreter of the Deaf) is desired.
3. 72 quarter or 48 semester credits; AA or BA degree from an accredited college required or pass a rigorous academic assessment (PRAXIS).
4. Experience with students in a designed instruction setting preferred.
5. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
6. Willing to toilet and feed students.
7. Some computer skills required.
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
9. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

OTHER INFORMATION:

APPLY TO:

Apply online at www.spokaneschools.org by selecting EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. For further information call Human Resources Department at (509) 354-7265. Applications will be screened when complete application materials are received. Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's officers as follows: Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7318 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard (509) 354-7393 * 504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7318 * Affirmative Action Officer, Dr. Mary Templeton (509) 354-5961 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 * 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206. Click here for a list of the current compliance officers: View EEO Compliance Officers

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Work Schedule-On-call position, work schedule varies.
2. Benefits-No benefits.
3. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees prior to start date. A processing fee is payable by payroll deduction.

Employee Group
Student Specialists/Security - SS

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