Paraprofessional-Interpreter

Position Type: Deaf/Hard of HearingDate Posted: 10/16/2025Location: Westchester IntermediateDate Available: 10/16/25PCES paraprofessionals work days are based on a school year calendar. We have a position available in the Duneland School Corporation at Westchetster Middle School. Essential Job Functions -Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, a paraprofessional interpreter will assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, faciliating language and communication for Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing students using American Sign Language (ASL) - Interprets for Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing students using American Sign Language (ASL) - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of facilitating language and communication. - Assist students with facilitating language and communication with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Basic knowledge of ASL and the willingless to continue learning ASL - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Created: 2026-04-02