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(SY 2025-26) Educational Interpreter III

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Lynchburg, VA - USA

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(SY 202526) Educational Interpreter III
GENERAL INFORMATIONTitle:Educational InterpreterDepartment: Exceptional Learners

Salary Grade:Classified Pay Schedule H
FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location:E. C. Glass High SchoolReports to: Director of Special EducationDate:5/16/2025POSITION SUMMARYFacilitate communication between the deaf and hardofhearing students and others in the educational environment. The classroom teacher of the hearing impaired student and the lead educational interpreter assist the site administrator; or designee in the evaluation of the interpreters job performance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Serve as the primary communication link and language model for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
  • Use both voice to sign and sign to voice skills in helping the student fully participate in the regular education program.
  • Adjust the language of the instruction when necessary to meet the students comprehension of the material.
  • Provide tutorial assistance as directed by the teacher to help the student with a hearing impairment as necessary to ensure the students comprehension of the material.
  • Assist the teacher of the hearing impaired in educating students and staff about interpreter use and group amplification systems.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding all educational information.
  • Encourages the student with a hearing impairment to be responsible in the educational environment and discourages dependencies within the student/interpreter relationship.
  • Preview lessons to be sure he/she has knowledge of all signs necessary to interpret the lesson.
  • Assist students in participating in extracurricular activities including field trips and clubs.
  • Provide training for other Educational Interpreters who have lesser certification levels.
  • Provide services for afterschool programs such as plays sports and assemblies.
  • Perform other duties as outlined by the building administrator.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
Leadership Competencies
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Must possess a VQAS Level III certification.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Awareness of how children acquire language and process information at different ages.
  • Familiarity withIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)andSection 504of the Rehabilitation Act.
  • Awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students experiences cultural identity and accessibility needs.
  • Understanding professional boundaries ethics and responsibilities in a school setting.
  • Working effectively with teachers special education staff and parents to support students learning.
  • Ability to recognize when a student is struggling disengaged or needs additional support.
  • Reinforce student comprehension and encourage language growth in both ASL and English.
  • Uphold ethical standards and protect sensitive student information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPENSALARY:This is a 10 month position with full refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:202526

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