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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. Non-Discrimination / Anti-Harassment Policy
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The educational interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and deaf consumers in the educational setting. The interpreter is a member of the educational team along with teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing and is available to address communication accessibility and deaf cultural issues as they arise.
Key Responsibilities & Performance Description:
1. Interpret in all academic situations and in all student service areas.
2. Have the skill to match a variety of language and cognitive needs.
3. Have sufficient knowledge to be able to interpret in a variety of school settings and subjects.
4. Facilitate visual accessibility.
5. Provide tutoring services.
6. Participate in IEP meetings as a member of the educational team.
7. Adapt, accommodate, modify and supplement curriculum as specified by the IEP team.
8. Orient staff and students on the interpreter's function, primary responsibilities and diverse roles.
9. Serve as a cultural mediator between deaf and hearing communities.
10. Prep for content as needed.
11. Maintain proficiency in receptive and expressive language skills through acquisition of PDUs and/or CEUs.
12. Follow district policies and the lnterpreter Code of Professional Conduct.
13. Work collaboratively with co-workers in multiple environments.
14. Be aware of physical requirements necessary in various settings.
15. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree from an lnterpreter Education Program or in a related educational field or achieve a passing score on the EIPA Written Test.
- Fluent in American Sign Language.
- Achieve a passing score of 3.5 or above on the EIPA Performance Test or hold RID NIC, Ci or CT Certification.
SALARY RANGE: $29.15 - $38.45 per hour (PFSP Appendix F) depending on experience and certification
WORK YEAR: 192 days
FTE: 0.875 (35 hours/week)
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635