What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPLICANT POOL: INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF position at Albuquerque Public Schools?
To facilitate the conveyance of information to and from Deaf / Hard of Hearing students, employees and parents including concrete information and the social and emotional content of information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation :
- Operates in a manner commensurate with students' age, maturity and academic abilities.
- Interprets the locations and times designated and makes adjustments to scheduling as requested to meet students', employees' and / or parents' needs.
- Refers questions and concerns regarding Deaf / Hard of Hearing students to appropriate program personnel or to school officials.
- Assumes position for interpreting to allow clients to see both the speaker and the interpreter.
- Provides directions and materials for substitute interpreters.
- Uses appropriate signing methodologies to ensure the most comprehensive understanding for the majority of Deaf / Hard of hearing students in the classroom.
- Voices for Deaf / Hard of Hearing students, employees and / or parents as appropriate.
- Participates in IEP meetings as requested by Deaf / Hard of Hearing program personnel.
- Assumes additional responsibilities to support the mission of the district as appropriate
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :
REQUIREMENTS :
CONTACT INFORMATION :
CONTACT : Jill Vice / vice@aps.edu
APPLY TO :
APPLY ONLINE : WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.
In addition to providing supporting documents according to application instructions, you must also submit resume & cover letter to school of interest.
ADDITIONAL INFO : SALARY : Schedule A
DAYS : HOURS :
ADA Compliance
