Temp - Educational Interpreter - Deaf Hard of Hearing Students
Temp - Educational Interpreter - Deaf Hard of Hearing Students
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Job Description
This position is posted to create a pool of interpreters for anticipated needs. Eligible candidates will be contacted when assignments become available.
Title
Title Code
TemporaryEducational InterpreterDeaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Y00082
Division/Department
Unit
Grade
Special Education/Office of Special Services
0
Temp
Reports To (title only)
Current as of
Principal/CoordinatorSpecial Services
8/1/2017
Position Summary
Is this position exempt from overtime pay
No
Responsible for facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their teachers hearing peers and other school staff to support access to instruction in the educational setting including extracurricular school activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities
No
1. Provides interpreter services for both academic and extracurricular school activities.
2. Interpret/transliterate sign to voice or voice to sign; instruction directions questions answers and remarks conveying the content and the intent of the message in the mode of communication determined appropriate for the student (American Sign Language Manually coded English spoken language etc..
3. Becomes familiar with vocabulary and class content to ensure that information is interpreted with accuracy and clarity.
4. Paraphrases or interprets the language of instruction appropriate for the students level of understanding.
5. Assesses the physical environment of the classroom and position self to maximize students visual access to teacher media and Educational Interpreter.
6. Assists with staff trainings related to educational interpreting in the school setting.
7. Fosters appropriate use of the Educational Interpreter in a variety of settings.
8. Maintains interpreter code of ethics and confidentiality.
9. Reflects positive professional attitude and appearance.
10. Complies with all school policies procedures and standards.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalency certification
Graduation from a recognized Interpreter training program preferred
Experience
None required
Previous interpreting experience in educational setting preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent listening verbal and written English language skills.
Fluent sign language skills.
Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.
Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.
Knowledge of education related terminology.
Willingness to enhance educational interpreting skills and knowledge by pursuing training and professional development.
Demonstrate professionalism and exercise judgment consistent with working in an academic setting.
Ability to establish effective and cooperative relationships with professionals and school staff and diverse populations.
Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. Email AACPS Intranet electronic benefits enrolment tool Microsoft Office Suite etc..
Licenses/Certifications
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) completion preferred..
National Interpreter Certification considered.
Career Ladder Requirements
N/A
Physical Requirements
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Established: 8/1/2017
Employment Type
Temp
