What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASL ITINERANT INTERPRETER - CP position at Nelson County Schools?
JOB TITLE
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) ITINERANT INTERPRETER
REPORTS TO
DIRECTOR OF DIVERSE LEARNING
SALARY SCHEDULE / GRADE
CLASSIFIED SALARY (LEVEL 6)
CONTRACTED DAYS AND / OR HOURS
UP TO 186 DAYS / UP TO 7.5 HOURS
EXEMPT STATUS
EXEMPT
JOB CLASS CODE
8477
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL
DATE APPROVED
11 / 12 / 2024
QUALIFICATIONS
Full license issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Demonstrate proficiency in sign language skills.
Bachelor's degree in interpreting, education or related field-Required
Two (2) years of experience interpreting in an educational setting or related field with supporting documentation -preferred
POSITION SUMMARY
To plan, organize, and deliver ASL interpreting services at assigned locations based on identified student needs.
Facilitates communication among deaf and / or hearing impaired students and staff, administrators, and parents by interpreting spoken language using American Sign Language (ASL) and transliterating spoken English into signed English.
DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT
Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.
Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate communication by interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language.
Uses recognized interpreting and / or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-
of hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, other students or visitors
Attends classes with deaf and hard of hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible
classroom activities
Interprets at meetings, conferences, appointments, field trips, assemblies, and other educational activities
Serves as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release Committee process
Utilizes planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and / or
supervisors
Prepares for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and / or transliterating
Participates in professional development as relevant to the interpreting experience
Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline
Accept responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Assist in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and strategies.
Promote positive public relations with parents and other members of the community-at-large.
Demonstrate effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, with students, parents and staff.
Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Record keeping techniques.
Operation of computer and technology ancillaries
Verbal, visual and written communication skills
Laws, rules and statutory regulations related to assigned activities.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and timelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and / or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
