Day to Day Substitute Educational Interpreter
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Job Location:
Homestead, FL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 40
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a day to day substitute position with an hourly rate of $35.00-$40.00 per hour.
Responsible for providing American Sign Language (ASL) to English and English to ASL interpreting for students who are Deaf Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind in local education agencies (LEAs) with whom the program contacts. Interpreting services provide access to communication and learning in the school-based environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interprets all communication in the school environment focusing on matters such as instruction discussions lab work print materials assessments media assemblies athletic events clubs and field trips for assigned students.
- Provides information on considerations for interpreted education at the beginning of the school year with subsequent ongoing consultation to others engaging with the interpreter (e.g. administrators students teachers coaches counselors) clarifying the role and responsibilities of the Educational Interpreter insupport ofeffective communication between the students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind and others.
- Assists with setting up physical learning spaces incollaborating with the Educational Audiologist Teacher of the Deaf and classroom teachers to create instructional environments that ensure visual access to the materials and the interpreters signing.
- Plans for interpretation by securing and reviewing instructional materials media textbooks and lesson plans in order to prepare appropriately for effective interpretation within specific content areas or for school-related events.
- Interacts directly with the student or supports other educational professionals to share content through repeating clarifying or restructuring information to facilitate emerging and developing language.
- Informally teaches conversational sign language to peers teachers and staff through clubs or as needed in real-time to support opportunities for the Deaf Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind student to interact directly with others.
- Provides information to the IEP team regarding the students strengths or needs related to language development and use of interpretation across settings by contributing in writing to the students Communication Plan and IEP and by attending the IEP meeting to add to the data on the students language and communication needs.
- Consults with educational professionals such as a Teacher of the Deaf or Speech and Language Pathologist to support their instruction on language development and social emotional learning.
- Advances knowledge of evidence-based and best practices of educational interpreting and continuously adds to their American Sign Language vocabulary through participation in at least 20 hours of professional development annually in order to sustainthe ability to provide effective interpretation.
- Adheres to the Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings and the Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics as outlined by the National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE).
- Prepares and maintains a detailed daily/weekly schedule yearly calendar and ongoing sub plans so that continuity of services can be provided in the event of an absence.
- Maintains student confidentiality by protecting client data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy safeguarding students the intermediate unit and the local education agencies (LEAs) with whom the program contracts.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Meet the requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education under Chapter 14 by either attaining a 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or be a registered interpreter with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industrys Office for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Interpreting preferred.
- Minimum of two years interpreting in the educational setting preferred.
- Reliable transportation required for work-related travel.
Ability to follow all AIU policies and guidelines maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the Pennsylvania Professional Code of Conduct.
Additional Requirements:
- Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
- School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The 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.
- Sitting for extended period of time
- Lifting carrying pushing pulling 35 pounds
- Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
- Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
- Hearing clearly
- Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To:Supervisor of Hearing Vision and Communication Access
Department: HearingVision and Communication Access
Hourly Rate: $35.00-$40.00 per hour based on certification
Benefits: AIU Day to Day Substitute Benefit Guide
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Deaf Education
- LAMP Stack
- Medical Terminology
- Smartsheet
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Child Protective Services
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
