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The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,200 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the 7 th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.


JDE: 5.35


Education Interpreter (ASL) –
Hearing Impaired


Purpose Statement
The position of Education Interpreter – Hearing Impaired is to help teachers provide for physical and instructional needs of students with hearing disabilities in the school setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.


Job Title: Education Interpreter – Hearing Impaired
Hourly Wage: $35.00/hr.
Hours: 7:50 A.M. - 3:50 P.M.
Reports To: Building Principal and teacher(s) assigned
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Benefit Summary: B
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must apply and obtain a Valid Iowa Department of Professional Licensure, Board of Sign Language Interpreters & Translators
• • https://boee.iowa.gov/licauthorization/paraeducator-certification
• Knowledge of correct English usage, conceptually accurate signed English (American Sign Language (ASL)
• Experience working with children, preferred

Essential Functions

• Accurately perform American Sign Language (ASL)
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well under supervision

Performance Responsibilities and Duties

• Facilitate effective communication between two parties.
• Attend conferences and meetings and act as the official translator for the school and student/families to mediate discussions.
• Translate educational materials and informational materials issued by the school and district to support student learning.
• Employ computer-assisted translation, when needed.
• Inform supervisor immediately when interpreting sensitive and/or reportable issues.
• Interpret both legal terminology and colloquial language.
• Encourage students and families to participate in school activities and promote school involvement.
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with all school personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Assist with academic, social, emotional, and health needs of students.
• Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

Other Functions

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires the ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidate is subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
None


Equipment Used:
Computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment, wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, other mobility aids and other OT/PT apparatus.


Terms of Employment
Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.


Evaluation:
Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.


Reviewed 7.5.22 MA


Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.