EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Educational Sign Language Interpreter for the Metro Regional Program

                  (MRP)

Job Code:  7127

Number of Days Worked: Part-time (casual labor) __varies based on length of activity

Department: Student Services

FLSA Status: At-Will

Immediate Supervisor: MRP Activities Coordinator and ESU #3, Director of Student Services

Staff Supervised: None

Essential Requirements:

• Meet the requirements specified for employment in Rule 51/52 for Educational Sign Language Interpreters
• Must pass a criminal background check
• No history of child abuse or negligence

Essential Responsibilities: (Job Tasks)

1. Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
2. Regularly access the e-mail system for review of materials distributed from ESU #3.
3. Attends required ESU 3 Student Services meetings such as Time Clock training, Annual Orientation, etc.
4. Responsible for providing communication facilitation between signers and non-signers during MRP activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
5. Follows the Interpreter Code of Ethics for confidentiality of student information and situations that are learned during an activity.
6. Respects all forms of communication.
7. Abides by Nebraska Regional Programs’ policy for use of technology and social media.
8. Collaborates with other Regional Program activity staff regarding the child’s needs during the activity.
9. Displays appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively work with students, parents, administrators, teachers, co-workers, and community members.
10. Provides own transportation to fulfill responsibilities of position.
11. Assists with supervision of students during activities when not interpreting.
12. Fulfills roles and/or responsibilities assigned for each activity.
13. Other duties as assigned.