What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Language Interpreter position at Williamsburg Elementary?
Sign Language Interpreter
Williamsburg Elementary
POSITION SUMMARY:
An employee in this class is responsible for transliterating/interpreting in the classroom or at school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and/or the teacher of the deaf. The employee consults with the teachers when problems arise.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
- Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and adults in the school environment.
- Studies the content of the lessons prior to class to ensure accurate representation of the lesson.
- Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.
- Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
- Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
- Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling and punctuation.
- Working knowledge of typical language development.
- Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
- Working knowledge of subjects being interpreted.
- Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
- Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.
- Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skills while maintaining the integrity of the message.
- Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of Level 3 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment or a passing score on a state level interpreting evaluation and a Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. No prior experience is required. Persons serving as an Educational Interpreter I must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting that has been approved by the local education agency
