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Form of workPOSITION #408-CLS-10-23:
Deaf Ed Interpreter
Newbery Elementary
6.0 hours per day/191 days per year
Salary: $28.65 - $30.95 per hour
DESCRIPTION: Work with students to provide interpreter support for general education classes at the elementary level. Assist in relaying instruction from teacher to student, from student to teacher and peers. Assist in meeting the needs of deaf students. Perform related duties as required by the Special Education Department. Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: AA or equivalent or passed Praxis. Must be a skillEd Interpreter of the deaf. School experience preferred. Ability to relate well to students and staff. Trained/certified deaf interpreter. Knowledge or American Sign Language (ASL) method of interpreting. Knowledge of cultural needs of deaf students, environmental factors (lighting, seating, visibility, etc.). Understanding of language delays in deaf students. Interpreter Training Program graduate preferred. Good academic and communication skills; take directions well from others. Work well as part of a team and be able to follow both oral and written directions. Excellent attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.
BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.
Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org . 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deaf Ed Interpreter
Newbery Elementary
6.0 hours per day/191 days per year
Salary: $28.65 - $30.95 per hour
DESCRIPTION: Work with students to provide interpreter support for general education classes at the elementary level. Assist in relaying instruction from teacher to student, from student to teacher and peers. Assist in meeting the needs of deaf students. Perform related duties as required by the Special Education Department. Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: AA or equivalent or passed Praxis. Must be a skillEd Interpreter of the deaf. School experience preferred. Ability to relate well to students and staff. Trained/certified deaf interpreter. Knowledge or American Sign Language (ASL) method of interpreting. Knowledge of cultural needs of deaf students, environmental factors (lighting, seating, visibility, etc.). Understanding of language delays in deaf students. Interpreter Training Program graduate preferred. Good academic and communication skills; take directions well from others. Work well as part of a team and be able to follow both oral and written directions. Excellent attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.
BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.
Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org . 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
