Jenks Public Schools Job Description
Position:ESY American Sign Language Interpreter
Reports to:Director of Student Programs
Supervises: None
Qualifications:
- Completed an interpreter training program.
- Obtained a Bachelors degree or worked three or more years in an area related to the field of deaf education which could include interpreting in noneducational settings and
- In additional to the above requirements an educational interpreter must also maintain one of the following:
- Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or
- National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or better or
- Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better or
- Signed Exact English Level 3.5 or better or
- Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or better in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary)
- Satisfy all district requirements with regards to physical health and citizenship.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Position Goal: Assistthe ESY program in meeting the specific goals and objectives for student(s) with a hearing impairment through the provision of individual attention communication via sign language additional and/or enrichment instruction.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Interpret all instruction/information using sign language to the student.
- Communicate to the staff the questions/concerns of students.
- Assist the teacher with instruction and/or activities for individuals or groups.
- Assist with meeting the physical and training needs of the student(s).
- Modify materials and maintain room for instruction of student(s) with hearing impairment.
- Accompany student(s) with hearing impairment to and from school activities.
- Maintain student records i.e. confidentiality adhere to school schedules etc.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment:June 2 2025 Junedays during this timeframe)