Education Interpreter

Two positions are available.  7 hours a day for 175 days.  Certification:  RID "Registry for interpreter of the deaf certification" or Educational Interpreter Certification through PTSB preferred.

Must have experience or a background in sign-language, deaf or hard of hearing or education in Communicative Disorders.

Purpose Statement

The job of Educational Interpreter (JC567) is done for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.

This job reports to the Director-Special Services

Essential Functions

• Acts as a resource to special education for the purpose of supporting students and staff.
• Assists as a resource to regular education for the purpose of orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
• Assists in modifying classroom logistics for the purpose of meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Interprets or transliterates all language necessary during classroom instruction (e.g. language mode that matches the student's communication level, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.
• Maintains daily notebook/log for the purpose of reporting student progress on objectives and daily work.
• Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings (e.g. in-service, workshops, IEPs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to the general goals of education to parents and/or students who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
• Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. modify classroom logistics, lighting, seating, optimum visual, etc.) for the purpose of providing a learning environment that meets the differing needs of students for learning outcomes.
• Provides support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or reinforcing classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf /hard of hearing.
• Provides students who are deaf or hard of hearing with equal access to academic and nonacademic activities, individually or in groups (e.g. regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the students educational and social needs within a school setting.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education:  High school graduation or GED

Certificates & Licenses: 

• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability

Salary : $21 - $28