Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For more information on living in Medford, please go to: https://www.travelmedford.org/ Position Goal: To provide access to education for students who are deaf and hard of hearing by facilitating communication. Essential Functions: Interpret/transliterate information accurately, conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the sender in a manner appropriate to the students communication level. Instruct students in the correct use of an interpreter. Orient regular classroom teachers about the role of interpreters and suggested classroom adaptations. Adhere to all rules and protocol governing the confidential rights of all students. Develop and implement an individual ongoing program in professional growth to include fluency, vocabulary building (technical/general signs), and language skills, and participate in a skill-development mentoring program 1. Participate, upon request, in parent conferences and IEP meetings. 2. Demonstrate an active participation in staff meetings and in-services. 3. Attend conferences, workshops and job-related training programs as requested. 4. Maintain an interpreter log, when assigned, to be available to the PDHH teacher. 5. Demonstrate both written and oral command of the English language including correct use of syntax and grammar. 6. Demonstrate a developing comprehension of all course subject matter. 7. Provide tutorial support to deaf and hard of hearing students as assigned. 8. Act as a liaison between PDHH staff and mainstream staff, providing relevant feedback as to student progress. 9. Participate in a daily preventative physical warm-up. 10. Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment under direction of the PDHH teacher. 11. Develop increasing proficiency in all essential functions for Interpreter prior to advancement to that level. 12. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies. 13. Complete and document 12 hours of continuing professional development related to sign language interpretation each school year. 14. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation. Minimum Prerequisites: 1. High School diploma or GED. 2. Score 70% or above on the Oregon Skills Assessment or 3.0 or above on the EIPA Performance Assessment. 3. Certificate of Completion from an Interpreter Training Program or extensive background and experience with sign language including regular contacts with deaf children or adults. If interested in seeking employment at Southern Oregon ESD, please apply directly by visiting our website at http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/ openings and look for posting #560. Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package. Health Insurance: MODA Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance Monthly premium deducted pre-tax Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2142.00 per month (family coverage) Options: Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting American Fidelity Mercy Flights Membership Retirement: PERS - Public Employee Retirement System Southern Oregon ESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee pers.state.or.us Length of Position: 190 day School Year / .938 FTE Classified Hourly Compensation Schedule: Per classified salary schedule $18.63/hr - $22.30/hr. Immediate Supervisor: Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and PDHH Administrator The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Sign Language Facilitator job description. 1. Stand/walk ................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day X4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day 2. Sit .............................................None X1-4 Hrs/Day 4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day 3. Drive..........................................None X1-4 Hrs/Day 4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day 4. Bending.......................................XFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All 5. Squat ..........................................Frequently XOccasionally Limited Not At All 6. Climb Stairs ................................Frequently XOccasionally Limited Not At All 7. Single Grasping ..........................XFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All 8. Pushing ......................................Frequently Occasionally XLimited Not At All 9. Pulling ........................................Frequently Occasionally XLimited Not At All 10. Fine Manipulation .....................XFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All 11. Repetitive Foot Controls ...........Frequently Occasionally Limited XNot At All 12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs) ...........Frequently Occasionally XLimited Not At All 13. Lifting (25-50 lbs) ......................Frequently Occasionally Limited XNot At All 14. Lifting (50-75 lbs) ......................Frequently Occasionally Limited XNot At All 15. Lifting (75-100 lbs) ....................Frequently Occasionally Limited XNot At All