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We are currently looking for an outstanding Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a full-time opening in the Algonquin area for the 2024-2025 school year!
We have an incredible support system and great school programs, including:
- Free CEUs
- Weekly Pay
- Professional Development Stipend
- Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness Program
Requirements:
- Active PEL
- IL BEI
- Previous Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) experience in a school setting
Some basic duties include:
- Prepare for course work through means such as consultation with instructors, reading the assignments, and previewing educational videotapes.
- Informally assess student language skills and share pertinent findings with teachers.
- Work with the general education teacher to determine the best physical placement of interpreter and student.
- Explain the interpreter role to the general educational staff.
- Assume other in-school interpreting responsibilities such as: parent conferences, testing, disciplinary situations, counseling, field trips, etc., as requested by the direct supervisor or building administrator.
- Work as a part of the educational team.
- Work closely with the H.I. teacher to report on a consistent basis about student’s progress or any related problems/concerns.
- Implement and monitor the deaf or hard of hearing student in obtaining student or teacher notes and setting up notetakers.
- Maintain contact with the H.I. teacher and general education teacher who, in turn, will maintain contact with the family members.
- The interpreter will refer all questions from parents (family) about class work or services/supports to HI or general education teacher.
- Work with local school staff and H.I. teacher to schedule interpreting time and break times.
- Use break time/prep time to perform duties relating to the interpreting job to perform duties as assigned by the H.I. teacher.
- Perform non-interpreting tasks such as tutoring the deaf or hard of hearing student or tutoring other students as requested by school staff when interpreting is not required as long as the interpreter stays in the same room as the deaf student assigned.
- Perform out of classroom duties (lunch duty recess duty, etc.) only when interpreting services are not required by IEP.
- In-service consumers about the student’s communication needs when appropriate.
About Us:
Select Savvy is a boutique recruiting firm focused on locating top talent for top work opportunities. We offer an unparalleled, authentic hiring platform, fantastic benefits, relevant perks and a customized experience. Your experience matters, so with us, you are guaranteed to connect with an experienced professional who understands and respects your discipline. Select Savvy offers a holistic approach to our hiring methods. This means your work wellness is just as important to us as having the location/skill/pay match. Further, we intentionally develop tools to help all of our team members grow and advance in their respective fields. We aim to disrupt the arc of under-representation of diverse candidates in the workplace and in leadership roles.
Looking forward to connecting with you!!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person