Educational Sign Language Interpreter Job at Kankakee Valley School Corporation, Wheatfield, IN

Njg1QlRzdTFvUnBqZWtpNTBmcVhoVUU0K0E9PQ==
  • Kankakee Valley School Corporation
  • Wheatfield, IN

Job Description

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is accepting applications for an educational sign language interpreter beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.

Contact: Shelly Spagna, sspagna@kv.k12.in.us

Job Description: Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to provide support services to a 4th-grade student beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The position is responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the KVSC deaf/hard of hearing program and performs related duties as required. The interpreter is expected to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff. The position calls upon the interpreter to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties.

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Interprets teachers’ and other students’ comments to program students during classroom activities. 

  • Interprets students’ comments to teachers during classroom activities. 

  • Reviews coursework materials in advance so that classroom activities can be conveyed clearly and accurately. 

  • Provides note-taking or arranges note-taking services.

  • Facilitates academic and personal communication for program students by providing interpreting services during all school activities. 

  • Provides information about students’ communication and language needs consistent with the team's direction to teachers in all classes. 

  • Exhibits knowledge of the language and communication needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing and the ability to communicate with students who are deaf/hard of hearing. 

  • Exhibits knowledge of the unique nature of educational interpreting/transliterating. 

  • Exhibits exemplary interpersonal skills in dealing with students, staff, and parents. 

  • Educates students and staff in the strategies, processes, and protocols for using an Interpreter.

  • Advocates for communication access and models self-advocacy skills. 

Please complete the application and send a letter of interest to Shelly Spagna, Principal

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

ICAN Inc

Children's Crisis Residence Manager Job at ICAN Inc

 ...Job Description Job Description The Children's Crisis Residence Manager (CRM) is responsible for collaborating with the Program Director, Clinicians and other team members in overseeing all aspects of operation for the Children's Crisis Residence program. The CRM... 

Black Tomato

Global Travel Advisor Job at Black Tomato

 ...Job Title: Global Travel Advisor Position Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: US (NYC preferred) Founded in 2005 by three friends who wanted to disrupt the luxury travel industry, Black Tomato was created to guide, inspire and create remarkable travel experiences... 

Johnson Controls

HVAC Chiller Mechanic (un) Job at Johnson Controls

 ...What you will do Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America. JCI is committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers, partners, and the communities... 

Pique

Web User Interface Designer Job at Pique

 ...Position: UX/UI Designer Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) Compensation: Competitive Compensation & Benefits About Pique...  ...attention to detail. Partner closely with the eCommerce and web development teams to QA and refine designs pre- and post-launch.... 

Diaza Football

Marketing Summer Internship Job at Diaza Football

 ...Marketing Internship (Summer 2025) Location: Remote & New York-based (Hybrid) Type: Part-Time, Unpaid/For Credit Duration: June...  ...expanding, and were looking for driven, creative, and ambitious interns to help us take things to the next level. What Were...