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JOB TITLE:  SUBSTITUTE DEAF EDUCATION/SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

REQUIREMENTS:
• 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

Hazards:

•   Stairs in some buildings
•   Communicable diseases