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Educational Sign Language Interpreter Full-Time, Contract (174 Student Contact Days) Starting Pay Range: $25 per hour based on experience Benefits Available: Health (ICHRA), Dental, and Vision Insurance Life & LTD Insurance Minnesota State Retirement (TRA/PERA) Participation 403b Contribution matching Paid Time Off Primary Responsibility: The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate communication and provide access in the classroom setting. This includes conveying all educational content and intent, incidental information, and supporting social interactions. The interpreter should take into account the student''s IEP goals, language and culture needs of all persons, Deaf and hearing, as well as the environment in order to provide the most effective interpretations. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary settings within District 239; facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing consumers. Adapt physical conditions to optimize students'' visual access to interpreted message(s) in the classroom setting. Adhere to the code of conduct for educational interpreters. Ensure interpreting techniques are aligned with students'' language level and follow student''s individualized education plans as appropriate. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, teachers and other staff; maintains confidentiality within the team; supports communication between team members. Help to maintain safety of all students and the learning environment. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications required: Demonstrated skill and certification in expressive and receptive sign language interpreting. RID-NIC certification; OR 4.0+ on the EIPA and pass on the written exam; OR provisional certificate required. Experience in an educational setting preferred. Questions about the positions should be directed to: Elementary Principal, Angela Shepard - angelashepard@r-pschools.com 507-864-7785 ext 1005 How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit an application, resume, and cover letter via email to meganboyum@r-pschools.com Application DEADLINE: Open until filled Rushford-Peterson Schools is an equal opportunity employer. -- Megan Boyum HR/Payroll Manager Rushford Peterson Schools 1000 Pine Meadows Lane PO Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-7785 ext. 1003