What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter Level I, II, III position at Boone County Schools?
TITLE : Educational Interpreter Level I, II, III
Hours : 180 days per year / 6.5 hours per day
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate(G13, Level I on pay scale) or
- Has an Associate’s degree, preferably from an Interpreter Training Program, and minimum of 2 years’ experience interpreting in an educational setting or working in a deaf community(G13, Level II on pay scale) or
- Has a Bachelor’s degree, preferably from an Interpreter Training Program, and minimum of 3 years’ experience interpreting in an educational setting or working in a deaf community, or 7 years’ experience may be accepted(G13, Level III on pay scale).
- Has the ability to read and follow written directions
- Has Temporary license from the KY Board of Interpreters and actively working with a mentor to achieve a full licensure or has full license.
- Has the ability for correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
- Has good command of American Sign Language, Signed Exact English, Signed Exact English and other recognized modes of communication with in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
- Has the ability to interpret in both sign to voice and voice to sign
- Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate, relate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
REPORTS TO : Director of Special Education Services
JOB GOAL : To provide interpreting and other instructionally related services to hearing disabled students and to facilitate communication among hearing disabled students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other school personnel
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Board approved 8-1-94, Revised 9-11-08, Revised 4-21-2016, Revised 6 / 9 / 2016
