What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position at St. Joseph County ISD?
POSITION GOAL:
The interpreter for the deaf provides services for students with disabilities in a local school district, an intermediate school district (MARSE).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
- The ability to achieve The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or above
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
- Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
- Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret all verbalized language in the classroom using American Sign Language (ASL).
- Provide explanation of new concepts for students using ASL.
- Assist in increasing ASL vocabulary of student(s).
- Tasks may evolve based on the needs of the student(s).
- Work cooperatively with other ISD and local district staff, parents and community service agencies, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration
REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Special Education Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a 191 day position. Salary and conditions of employment are
determined by the Board of Education.
