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Position Type:
Classified/ Interpreter

Date Posted:
1/23/2025

Location:
Butler Acres Elementary

Closing Date:
Until Filled

***Temporary position for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year only***

Location: Butler Acres Elementary School
Schedule: 3 hrs/day, 190 days/year; 8:30am - 11:30am

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Temporary position is one created by the District for a minimum period of more than thirty (30) consecutive work days up to a maximum of the remainder of the current school year (2024/25) only.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits:This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE . Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE .

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work with individuals and/or groups of hearing-impaired students on assigned tasks
2. Assist the general and/or special education staff in maintaining the necessary records
3. Actively participate with implementation of the educational program of hearing-impaired students
4. Assist in daily hygiene activities, including personal care (toileting, grooming, etc) for hearing-impaired students, if needed
5. Supervise hearing-impaired students in the cafeteria, classroom, on school grounds and/or in the community, as needed
6. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
7. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
8. Must have regular and consistent attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience or training in working with hearing-impaired students preferred
2. Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language and knowledge of signed English in a variety of grade levels, subject and ability levels from preschool through 12th grade
3. Demonstrated ability to translate subject matter content (e.g. reading, math, written language) into ASL for hearing-impaired students
4. Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
5. Demonstrated awareness of developmental stages and the unique individuality of children and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
6. Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
7. Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate all commonly used office equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, calculator, etc.
8. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents, staff members and hearing-impaired students
9. Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in classroom activities and instructional responsibilities as assigned by classroom teacher(s) and/or special education staff to assist hearing-impaired students
10. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise hearing-impaired students in all school areas
11. Demonstrated ability to work accurately with student records and data collection
12. Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivator towards assigned duties
13. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically
14. Willingness to participate in in-service offerings or local workshops
15. Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher(s) and/or special education staff while, accepting direction and constructive criticism
16. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and be proficient in mathematics
17. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and be able to project a positive, friendly, and caring attitude toward others
18. Must have physical ability to lift, position and/or transfer students (with assistance as may be required) up to 21 years of age
19. Neat, clean personal appearance and personal traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment

EDUCATION:
High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job-related experience

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform all other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Building Principal or Designee


Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org , 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org , 360.501.1905

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org , 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org , 360-501-1800.

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