Sign Language Interpreter, Full Time with Health Benefits, 7.5 hrs/day

Location:  TBD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Interpret between English and Sign Language at a fluent rate in an educational setting.  Though the primary role of an interpreter is communication facilitation, younger students or those with delayed language may need additional direct interpreter support.  The IEP team should agree upon and outline what these supports are.  Interpreters are expected to foster independence by reducing the level of extraneous support as students mature.  

The Ottumwa Community School District has an established policy of equal employment opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, or disability.  The district also has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment, and advancement of women, minorities, and disabled.  We expect the administration to make certain that no employee or applicant for employement be discriminated against becuase of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), age, sexual oritnetation, gender identity, disability, religion, or creed.