Part-Time Intensive Needs Support- American Sign Language Interpreter

School YearJob PostingPart Time Intensive Needs Support Staff as Educational Interpreter for American Sign Languageto EnglishAt WSESU we are committed to engaging hearts and minds for a limitless future where students wantto learn staff want to work and families want to live. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and striveto be a place where everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We are actively seeking to create amore diverse institutional culture because teams are stronger and more innovative with differentperspectives and experiences.Summary:The Educational Interpreter provides interpretation to students who are deaf/hard of hearing/deafblind who receive all or part of their education in mainstream educational settings. Theeducational interpreters primary function is to facilitate communication between the deafstudent their hearing peers the classroom teacher and other educational staff. Other jobrequirements may include support (under the supervision of the classroom teacher or TOD) preteachingsigns and concepts related to unit vocabulary and test reading. Educational Interpreters are support staffmembers and are encouraged to participate in meetings with the students IEP team.Qualifications: A degree from an interpreter training program or an EIPA score of a 4.0 or greater Demonstration of sufficient linguistic fluency and cognitive flexibility to pass the Vscreening process Advanced cultural knowledge of the Deaf community Use ethical judgment in making decisions in accordance with the NAIE code of professionalconduct Interpreters must have the knowledge and experience to pass the Educational InterpreterProficiency Assessment (EIPA) with a 4.0 or greater Ability to work in a fastpaced setting Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively andindependently Knowledge sensitivity and ability to bridge ethnic values cultural beliefs and behaviors Ability to work with diverse populations from various cultural/economic backgrounds and agegroupsEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Interpreting assignments can range from but are not limited to administrative meetings studentand parent conferences educational mainstreaming inservices mental health situations IEP/ISP meetings guest lectures field trips performing arts and formal ceremonies Maintain professional growth and certification Participate in all inservice and staff development activities as appropriate105 Main Street Suite 200 Windsor Vermont 05089 PhoneFaxPhysical Requirements: Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice The ability to perform selfcare and recognize potential repetitive strain injury due to continualmovement is requiredWSESU is a diverse community of learners where: Every learner has the potential to be a leader Students have a strong voice in shaping their school experiences Learning is personal connected and relevant High expectations exist in caring nurturing environments Individuals grow into larger communities while also broadening a sense of self Positive relationships define the interactions between school and the community Students get better at making decisions by making decisions Everyone is able to bring their full selves to the learning experienceWe encourage women people of the global majority LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilitiesforeignborn residents older members of society and individuals from diverse lived experiences andbackgrounds to apply.Please apply on SchoolSpring or send a cover letter resume three names and contact information ofreferences transcripts and above mentioned credentials to:Katie Ahern105 Main St Suite 200Windsor VT