American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Spotsylvania County School District

Job Location:

Fredericksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter provides sign language interpretation to ensure students who are deaf or hard of hearing have full access to classroom instruction school communication and educational activities. This position facilitates accurate communication between students teachers peers and staff by interpreting spoken English into ASL and conveying the students signed communication into spoken English. The interpreter works as a member of the educational team to support student learning and promote effective communication strategies within the classroom.

Essential Job Functions:

Interprets for the assigned student(s)
Facilitates communication as accurately as possible without editing the message or interjecting personal opinion
Communicates the students signed message in English when voice interpreting
Provides interpreting for students in other instructional and interactive settings during the school day such as meetings with guidance staff tutoring sessions meetings with administrators assemblies and teacher conferences
Functions as a member of the educational team for hearing-impaired students
Conducts orientation sessions for mainstream teachers regarding the role of the interpreter and classroom adaptation needed
Notifies the classroom teacher of any problems that may hinder the interpreting process
Follows state and federal mandates regarding services for hearing-impaired students
Orients hearing-impaired students regarding the role and use of the interpreter
Complies with all guidelines as described in the Code of Ethics for Interpreters and/or Cued Speech Transliterator Code of Conduct
Performs non-interpreting duties including but not limited to cafeteria duty bus duty hall duty and office duty when such duty does not conflict with interpreting responsibilities

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED
Active (valid not expired) Level III Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) certification for signed and cued speech -OR- combination of State or National certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certificate (RID) Transliteration Skills Certificate (TS) etc.) equivalent to.
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5.
Three (3) years of experience in an interpreter role ideally within a public education institution.

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website athttps:// Terms:Employment may be offered as a 10 Month (185-200 Day)contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible

Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

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