Paraprofessional Understanding of ASL Sign Language

D96 ASL Sign Language Paraprofessional for the  School Year

Reports To:

Assigned Administrator

• Use recognized interpreting and/or transliteration skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students and others, including faculty, staff, administrators, other students, or visitors.
• Interpret spoken material presented to students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing at the level of the student's understanding across settings and educational environments.
• Assist special education students with daily routines that ensure access to curriculum, including schoolwork, homework, test preparation, mobility, transition activities, and daily medical/safety needs.
• Work collaboratively with certified staff and administration.
• Support teacher implementation of daily classroom programming including administrative support as requested.

Supervises: NA

• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License.
• College experience preferred.
• Experience with high school and/or special needs students is beneficial but not required.
• Knows ASL to assist the student in daily communication.

• Assist student with academic support in a variety of academic and social settings.
• Assist student during community‑based instruction as directed by certified staff.
• Assist student with following daily schedules and routines.
• Assist student with toileting and hygiene as necessary.
• Assist student with mobility and transitions throughout the school setting.
• Assist student to ensure medical safety.
• Assist student with feeding as necessary.
• Assist teacher with monitoring student IEP goals during structured and unstructured settings.
• Assist student with remaining on tasks and completion of coursework.
• Assist in the development of accommodations and/or modifications of work.
• Support student use of technology.
• Attend community‑based instruction trips with the student.
• Provide safety needs for the student.
• Engage in team meetings to assist the team in programming for the specific student.
• Participate and engage in on‑site professional development.
• Participate and assist in therapy sessions in collaboration with certified staff.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the educational community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with a variety of professionals.

• Hourly pay range is $28-$32 per hour.
• This is a 10‑month, Monday through Friday position, 7.5 hours per day.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance, including Board‑paid single/employee medical insurance, and shared cost for family coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• IMRF Enrollment and participation.
• Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

While performing job, employee is required to: (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, S = Seldom) Climb Ladders, Kneel, Lift/Carry >50 lbs, Push/Pull >50 lbs, Talk, Climb Stairs, Lift/Carry under 10 lbs, Push/Pull under 10 lbs, See, Twist, Crawl, Lift/Carry 10‑25 lbs, Push/Pull 10‑25 lbs, Squat, Walk, Hear, Lift/Carry 25‑50 lbs, Push/Pull 25‑50 lbs, Stoop/Bend.