QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be highly qualified as set forth by NCLB Section 1119.

Eligibility: 1) Passed the Para-Pro Assessment with a passing score of 450 or better, OR
2) Completed two years of full time study (48 semester credit hours) from a state approved or regionally accredited institution of higher learning, OR 3) Earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

If the applicant has college credits, he/she should have the following:

*3 hrs. of English Composition *6 hrs. of English/Reading *6 hrs. of Mathematics

The applicant for the Initial Paraprofessional Certificate Education Sign Language Interpreter must submit evidence of satisfying the following criteria:

• A minimum score of 3.0 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA); or
• Valid National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Certification- Level II or higher: or
• Valid Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification; or
• Valid National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

REPORTS TO: Supervisor for Special Education, and School Principal

EVALUATOR: Supervisor for Special Education, and School Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

An Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a qualified interpreter who is able to provide communication access to students, teachers, and staff in settings requiring sign language, both receptively and expressively in a PreK-12 public school setting and works cooperatively with school personnel to provide coordinated interpreting services to students.

• Interprets for students utilizing their preferred mode of communication during the school day in academic and non-academic settings with staff, peers and other students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Assists teachers in modifying and adapting materials and presentations used in the classroom.
• Assist students with tutoring or other supplemental instruction under the direction of the certified teacher.
• Assists in implementing a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Performs interpreting duties in the classroom, tutoring, supplemental or special instruction, conference, and related educational situations, as directed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Conduct in-service or training classes to instruct staff in ASL as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by appropriate authority.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Morehouse Parish Evaluation Plan.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Level III, Schedule 2 + $1,500 Stipend (ESL Certification) + Mileage
Reimbursement