Job Description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a we are hiring an ASL Interpreter. This role serves as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. This position provides essential support to Special Education teachers, focused on providing services to much deserving individual students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, 60 completed college credits or Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam
• Successful completed the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment)
• Valid Michigan interpreter certification card

Qualifications - Experience

• A track record of success working with students with special education needs (especially HI students)
• A track record of perfect attendance and punctuality
• Previous training in CPI, blood borne diseases, Epi-pen and Diastat
• Previous experience working with students from diverse backgrounds that are different from your own

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Assist HI designated students with daily tasks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable school day
• Assist teachers in Gardner with facilitating and maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment
• Log updates in the student data system
• Other tasks as needed to ensure the safety of students at Gardner

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions .

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,  additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

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