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

NUdRV1BEVVdXZktXNG9HUXhndFBUNW5wbmc9PQ==
  • 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

Nestle

Seasonal Production Worker Job at Nestle

**Seasonal Production Worker - May to September 2025**Nestl Canada Inc980 Wilton Grove Rd. London, OntarioRate: $18.40/hrNO FACTORY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - WE WILL TRAIN YOU!**Position Summary**As a member of the London, Ontario Ice Cream team, you may be assigned ...

Gpac

Dermatologist / Mohs Surgeon Job at Gpac

We are excited to welcome a highly skilled and board-certified/board-eligible Dermatologist/Mohs Surgeon to become an integral part of our thriving practice. This presents an exceptional chance to seamlessly step into a practice that boasts a robust patient schedule.... 

Citizen Health

Brand and Marketing Designer Job at Citizen Health

 ...and every touchpoint that connects us with patients, partners, and the world. That's where you come in. We're looking for a Brand Designer to help craft the visual identity of our company across product, marketing, and beyond. This role supports the marketing/... 

Aveanna Healthcare

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time Job at Aveanna Healthcare

 ...tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you make it possible for patients to recuperate from...