Primary PurposeTeach sign language to parents and young children; work directly with non-certified interpreting staff to prepare for the Basic certification test and assist with the development of their skills; provide on-going classroom observations of staff interpreters and maximize their learning of American Sign Language.QualificationsEducation/Certification/LicensureMinimum: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or universityMinimum: BEI or RID CertificationPreferred: BEI Advanced, Master or BEI Level III, IV, V, or RID equivalentSpecial Knowledge/SkillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsFluent American Sign Language skills, Interpreting and TransliteratingKnowledge of Deaf CultureAbility to work well with adults and childrenAbility to provide training to certified interpreters, or non-certified staff members, and parentsStrong organizational skills and the ability to maintain multiple schedulesKnowledge of interpreter role and Code of EthicsOwn or have access to a personal vehicleAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationshipsExperienceMinimum of 3 years of experience in educational setting providing interpreting servicesPreferred: Minimum of 3 professional trainings created and provided for BEI/RID CEU creditMajor Responsibilities And Duties

• Collaborate to create and maintain schedules for certified and non-certified paraprofessional staff to meet student needs and IEP plans.
• Provide support to RDSPD teaching staff in the development and implementation of effective communication techniques using sign language.
• Interpret legal situations involving police and/or CPS.
• Verify accuracy in overtime reporting of payroll for all interpreting staff.
• Beginning of the school year and throughout the school year, site campus presentation on the roles of deaf and/or hearing-impaired students and interpreters.
• Collaborate with campus and program teams to coordinate coverage for staff absences.
• Conduct observations of interpreters throughout the school year.
• Evaluate interpreter sign language skills and provide director of GBCDHH with feedback.
• Provide professional learning for the interpreters throughout the school year.
• Provide sign language classes for students on the role of an interpreter.
• Assist principals with interpreter issues and by interpreting for deaf professional staff in administrative meetings.
• Assist director in gathering documentation both positive and negative, for interpreting staff.
• Assist director in coordinating supplemental staff through scheduling contract and part-time staff.
• Interpret for ARD meetings, testing of students, counseling, substitute, and additional assignments when available.
• Establish a strong network and professional ties to the Deaf community and interpreter organizations for the purpose of recruiting and staff development resources.
• Assist director in recruiting and screening interpreter applicants.
• Travel between campuses daily, using personal transportation (mileage reimbursed).
• Provide sign language classes for staff and parents.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Mental DemandsEffective communication in sign language and spoken English; ability to paraphrase, clearly explain, and accurately convey/receive signed and spoken information; ability to maintain emotional control; ability to effectively repair communication breakdowns; auditory concentration and language interpretation; ability to maintain confidentialityPhysical Demands/Environmental FactorsFrequent district-wide travel; repetitive hand motions; moderate walking, standing, bending; stooping, lifting, carryingTerm: 192 Days