Sign Language Facilitator

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The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is seeking a dedicated and skilled sign language facilitator to join our dynamic team. As a sign language facilitator, you will be supported by highly trained educational interpreters and work towards developing a career of which you can be proud. This position will serve students ranging from Pre-K-12th grade who utilize a variety of communication modalities. Commitment to professionalism, growth and working as a dynamic educational team member, while carrying out your interpreting assignment is vital to the success of our program. As a sign language facilitator, you will be responsible for preparing for classes, working toward ongoing professional goals, following the Code of Professional Conduct, informally assessing student language skills and working to ensure that the educational team operates cohesively via the sharing of information. Working for the SOESD will give the successful candidate a unique experience to change the lives of students. Applicants should understand the importance of positive relationships with students, professional colleagues, and the spirit of teamwork. We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people, then this could be the perfect role for you.

Position Goal: To provide access to education for students who are deaf and hard of hearing by facilitating communication.

Essential Functions:
Interpret/transliterate information accurately, conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the sender in a manner appropriate to the students communication level.
Instruct students in the correct use of an interpreter.
Orient regular classroom teachers about the role of interpreters and suggested classroom adaptations.
Adhere to all rules and protocol governing the confidential rights of all students.
Develop and implement an individual ongoing program in professional growth to include fluency, vocabulary building (technical/general signs), and language skills, and participate in a skill-development mentoring program
Participate, upon request, in parent conferences and IEP meetings.
Demonstrate an active participation in staff meetings and in-services.
Attend conferences, workshops and job-related training programs as requested.
Maintain an interpreter log, when assigned, to be available to the PDHH teacher.
Demonstrate both written and oral command of the English language including correct use of syntax and grammar.
Demonstrate a developing comprehension of all course subject matter.
Provide tutorial support to deaf and hard of hearing students as assigned.
Act as a liaison between PDHH staff and mainstream staff, providing relevant feedback as to student progress.
Participate in a daily preventative physical warm-up.
Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment under direction of the PDHH teacher.
Develop increasing proficiency in all essential functions for Interpreter prior to advancement to that level.
Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
Complete and document 12 hours of continuing professional development related to sign language interpretation each school year.
Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Prerequisites:
High School diploma or GED.
Score 70% or above on the Oregon Skills Assessment or 3.0 or above on the EIPA Performance Assessment.
Certificate of Completion from an Interpreter Training Program or extensive background and experience with sign language including regular contacts with deaf children or adults.

Length of Position: 190 day School Year / .938 FTE

Immediate Supervisor: Program Administrator

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Sign Language Facilitator job description.

1. Stand/Walk: [ ] None [ ] 1-4 Hrs/Day [X] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day

2. Sit: [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day

3. Drive: [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day

4. Bending: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All

5. Squat: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All

6. Climb Stairs: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All

7. Single Grasping: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All

8. Pushing: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All

9. Pulling: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All

10. Fine Manipulation: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All

11. Repetitive Foot Controls: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All

13. Lifting ( 25 - 50 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

14. Lifting (50 - 75 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

15. Lifting (75 - 100 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.63 - $25.54 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Medford, OR 97501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $26