Educational Interpreter

Title: Educational Interpreter Reports to: Team Leader SupervisorEmployment Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:Proficiency/working knowledge of various modalities used (CASE ASL PSE SEE Auditory-Verbal Oral Interpreting).Associate or Bachelor Degree from Interpreter Training Program and/or;Ohio State Board of Education licensure granted under ODEs Grandparenting Provision and/or;Ohio State Board of Education Temporary Interpreter License and enrollment in an Interpreter Training Program.2. Must pass a criminal background check.3. Current drivers license and reliable FUNCTIONS:Facilitates information/communication (auditory written demonstrated or signed) between students who are hearing impaired and their teachers students and other individuals using the appropriate mode of actively engaged in the lessons and helps to reinforce objectives in all school students to speak for themselves when appropriate voices when students speech is unintelligible and encourages direct interaction between assigned students and their educators and independent socialization of all classroom announcements programs and functions during the school day to students families the public and educators in a professional not interpreting Educational Interpreters assigned to a HI classroom will provide tutorial support review information material and content introduced in the regular and/or HI/D classroom gather/prepare materials and prepare lesson materials as specified by the interpreting in a district setting or HI classroom the interpreter will utilize their plan time for research and review of regular education curriculum and school-related with team members as scheduled to discuss the academic and communication needs of students and team Center HI/D itinerant teachers and school personnel as needed with duties including supervision of the student during arrival dismissal movement throughout the building and during students lunch and helps with routine maintenance of the classroom and FM in a timely manner to meet the responsibilities of the job and job-related activities and accomplishes assigned tasks in the given time to work assignment location on time and demonstrates regular work attendance to fulfill job initiative a high degree of professional commitment and works independently in meeting the responsibilities of the job and job-related of Google Suite constructively to supervision by assuming responsibilities for in all Team and Center meetings and activities as required by the position to accomplish Team and Center communication with other Center personnel including other Team members district personnel families and cooperatively with Center staff to complete mutually assigned tasks as determined by the Team Team Leader and/or time to accomplish duties and implements strategies to deal with competing work records collects outcome and consumer satisfaction data and submits reports that meet the requirements of the the information required by position (e.g.: computerized caseload lists EMIS Medicaid grant applications project applications inventory data entry mailing lists professional development Project Activities Reports etc.).Keeps abreast of techniques and innovations in the assigned position via attendance at pertinent training professional reading and other professional development activities and develops an Individual Professional Development Plan if required by in identifying and prioritizing annual budget within the assigned budget and utilizes Center requisition procedures to obtain needed supplies and Center procedures for posting accurate weekly schedules for signing in/out of work sites wearing identification badges requesting/reporting leaves and completing mileage reimbursement requests work calendars/timesheets when reports and other documents as needed which clearly and concisely communicate information using correct writing DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows assigned districts policies and procedures including dress confidentiality of privileged to explain Center programs and services to school personnel families and the public in an accurate and helpful a helpful positive attitude with coworkers families students district personnel and maintains appropriate courteous language in all work a personal appearance that is appropriate for professional responsibilities and is within the role expectations of client a neat working area and assists others in appropriate housekeeping efforts throughout the Center regulations to resolve conflicts with other solves and/or notifies appropriate Center personnel regarding equipment and supply other duties as all duties in conformity to the adopted Vision and Mission understands and abided by the Ohio Revised Codes regulations for reporting child abuse and/or SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center policies and regulations State Department of Education Office for Exceptional Children Model Policies and Procedures; names of school personnel assigned district policies and to: explain policies and regulations; follow instructions; maintain files and records; collect data; provide effective leadership in training new staff; accept and request assistance when situations warrant; share information of ongoing Center activities with other Center staff; facilitate effective problem-solving; conduct and participate in the IEP process. Skills in: various communication modes (ASL SEE PSE CASE Oral interpreting Auditory-Verbal).EQUIPMENT OPERATED: FM auditory equipment including Cochlear Implantsand hearing aids computer SMART Board and other assistive technology WORKING CONDITIONS:Works in or around contact with district personnel parents and children (age 3-22) and the deaf OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the Southern Ohio Educational Service Centers Governing Board Policy Manual and the contract of EVALUATION: As per the Southern Ohio Educational Service Centers Governing Board Policy SOESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and other unforeseen Deadline: Until FilledAnticipated Start Date: August 2026Interested applicants should send a letter of interest resume three professional references and a copy of any credentials to:Casey Enochs Assistant SuperintendentSouthern Ohio Educational Service Center3321 Airborne Road Wilmington Ohio 45177Email: : ext. 1039Southern Ohio Educational Service Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression of any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.