Sign Language Interpreter Certified
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Job Summary
Reports to: Coordinator for Deaf Education Vision and AssistiveTechnology
Duty Days: 187 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: I00
Date Updated: 6/2024
Qualifications:
Associate degree or higher related to Interpreting or the field of Deafness is preferred
Certificate in interpreting issued by either the Board of Educational Interpreters or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Minimum Level I/Basic Certification
Ability to maintain effective working relationshipswith others
Experience workingin an educational setting preferred.
Primary Purpose:
Interpret instructional delivery as required by ARD schedule of services for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom settings. Also interpret school announcements school assemblies/pep rallies and special events and provide assistance during emergency drills and procedures. Interpret for UIL and Extracurricular Activities and ARDs as needed. Interpret for deaf and hard of hearing staff for staff meetings parent conferences trainings and workshops. Interpret any other areas where communication translation is needed for students.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret and/or transliterate expressively and receptively according to the specifications of the students Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Knowledge of the role of the interpreter and BEI/RID Code of Professional Conduct
- Participateand interpretin planned in-service and professional growth activities.
- Have knowledge of language development in DHH students Interpret for staff as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by campus administration.
- Have an awareness of a variety of sign systems and translanguaging strategies used for DHH individuals.
- Provide sight translation of materials assessments and follow standardized testing guidelines and training protocols.
- Provide in-class support according to the specifications of the students IEP (i.e. language clarification tutorials in class signed/oral administration) or as requested by the teacher in the classroom.
- Participate in continuing professional growth as required by the certification governing body (Board of Evaluation of Interpreters- BEI). Provide evidence of documentation to maintain certifications and CEUs upon request in a timely manner to maintain certification status.
Equipment Used:
Copier computerprinterand other District provided technology/devices as needed.
Working Conditions
Maintainemotionalcontrol under standing or sitting. Repetitive hand motions due to stooping bending and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
