Interpreter (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) WITH BENEFITS

INTERPRETER-DEAF/HARD OF HEARINGUnder general supervision acts as the interpreter between student and teacher or other staff member and provides tutoring or guidance; translates a variety of materials into sign language; supportive duties and related clerical work as required. POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATIONReports to: School Site Principal or His/Her DesigneeSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESActs as interpreter between student and teacher when necessaryInterprets for students using manual communication in integrated settings with regular studentsProvides assistance to special education students in integrated classes through tutoring guidance or arranging for other resourcesTranslates test responses or reports into forms the teacher or other staff member can understandTranslates a variety of materials into sign languageTranslates communications between students and staff members when necessaryPerforms routine clerical work which may include typing filing and duplicatingDoes other related work as requiredEstablishes and maintains good working relationships with othersParticipates in workshops and inservices as requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTRAINING AND EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to graduation from High School and some applicable experience or training working as an interpreter for the Hearing Impaired. Ability to interpret and communicate with students through sign pass proficiency test as legislated by the State of possess a California Drivers License and must submit to a Motor Vehicle check as KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of the general understanding of needs of hearing impaired children and of basic elements of child growth and developmentKnowledge of childhood exceptionalities including implication of prelingual deafness skill in use of total communication experience or training in assisting hearing impaired children with language developmentAbility to deal effectively with children in crisis situationsMust be physically fit to lead and participate in a variety of vigorous to see and hear conditions relating to the safety of self and to speak in an indoor and outdoor setting well enough to project voice throughout classroom playground and multipurpose to lift/carry equipment/supplies/children up to 50 have adequate body movement or mobility to stoop bend reach and climb.