Responsibilities
Assist deaf or hard-of-hearing students by interpreting spoken material into sign language
Facilitate peer communication
Help students access the curriculum, daily routines and school activities
Manage classroom behaviors
Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff
Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
Maintain classroom order and safety (Security)
Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting
Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior
Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions Respond to emergency situations
Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
Think quickly, independently, and tactfully
Qualifications
ASL American Sign Language proficiency required
Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) OR National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred
Experience with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Community required
Fluency in ASL and signed English and strong communication skills required
Must be flexible in the ability to support multiple grade levels as student populations change
Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
Paraprofessional Certification is preferred, but not required
Ability to operate tactfully under stress
Flexibility to change in routines
At least 23 years of age
Able to work with high-risk special needs students
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
- https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
- Compensation Information:
- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.
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