Substitute Deaf Education/Sign Language Interpreter
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Education Administration
Substitute Deaf Education/Sign Language Interpreter
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It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE DEAF EDUCATION/SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
REQUIRES:
- High school diploma required; college education preferred
- Meets Nebraska interpreter standards
- Experience working with students with disabilities
REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher(s);
Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Deaf Education Coordinator and/or Director of Student Services
JOB GOAL: To assist students who are deaf/hearing impaired to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate activities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitutes are not considered employees of the Norfolk Public Schools so their service to our district is on an as-needed basis.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated on an as-needed basis by building administrators with input from staff.
NOTE: This is a generalized job description and specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the school/assignment. Substitutes should be flexible in meeting the needs of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implements activities from the Individualized Educational Program monitoring for students with verified hearing disability by:
- Cooperating with teachers, support personnel and parents in discussing procedures in working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Recording evaluation data
- Monitoring effectiveness of procedures
- Assisting resource room and self-contained program by providing support for students with disabilities in those programs
- Assist individual students by providing support and remedial instruction relative to their hearing disability
- Provides classroom-based programming utilizing teachers, associates, support staff (as appropriate) and families to integrate communication into the child's daily routine
- Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
- Respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff
- Adheres to school and classroom procedures
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
- Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and with ASL
- Skills in organization, interpersonal relations, problem solving, assessment and evaluation
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