American Sign Language Interpreter Part-Time
American Sign Language Interpreter Part-Time
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Jenks Public Schools Job Description
Position: 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: Assist in the implementation of the program designed to meet 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 interactions activities materials and assessments abiding by state/federal guidelines the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct and the NAIE Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics.
- Collaborate and participate in development and implementation of assigned student(s) IEP or 504 as a related service provider in accordance with state/federal guidelines.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding accessibility of school curriculum activities and environment.
- Maintain interpreter observations and applicable student records.
- Prepare for interpreting by reviewing course materials and doing research as needed.
- Participate in ongoing training as is applicable.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Employment Terms: Nine 9 months classified hourly contract
FLSA Qualification: NonExempt
Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop kneel crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Visual Requirements: Close color peripheral depth perception ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.
Employment Type
Part-Time
