What are the responsibilities and job description for the DHH Interpreter position at Edkey, Inc.?
POSITION OVERVIEW
About the Position
Edkey Inc. is seeing an experience Sign Language Interpreter. The job of the sign language interpreter was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with academic activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice; participating as a team member for the team.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Highschool Diploma
Experience
- 1 year of working in school or children with disabilities
Other Requirements
- Must possess or have the ability to possess a valid Level One Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card by the time of hire.
- EIPA minimum score of 3.5 or NIC Certification; Comprehensive skills Certificates
- Certified in ASL
Preferred Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in interpreting, American Sign Language and/or deaf studies or related field
- Prior experience as an Educational Interpreter
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
- Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
- Assist in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
- Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
- Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
- Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student’s activities
- Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
- Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc)
- Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director
Working Conditions
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, walking up and down stairs/ramps, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
