Starting Pay Range

$35.00 - $50.00 - Hourly

Depending on experience

Job Description:

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

Interprets mainstream and self-contained classroom lecture, general classroom instruction, extra-curricular activities group discussions, movies, plays, tapes, records, guest speakers, etc., utilizing the simultaneous interpreting methods.
Interprets informal conversations, telephone calls and other verbal communications for assigned hearing impaired students.
Simultaneously translates sign language, used by hearing impaired persons into spoken English.
Tutors and assists hearing impaired students, individually or in groups in academic or elective subjects; attends both mainstream and self-contained classrooms, and assists teachers in self-contained classrooms with instruction as assigned.
Prepares instructional materials to assist hearing impaired students in a learning environment under the direction of a certificated teacher.
Researches specific terminology relevant to classroom subject matter as appropriate; develops appropriate signs to communicate classroom material/lecture as necessary.
Assists students in learning/practicing appropriate living/social skills and behaviors such as safety procedures, communication skills, independence and decision making necessary for mainstreaming.
Acts as an interpreter for hearing impaired staff and parents at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, conferences, student orientations, workshops and related events as necessary.
Acts as communicator between student and teacher when necessary and between student and peers as appropriate.
Consults with integrated class teachers to determine where students may need special help and provide the help through tutoring.
Acts as a liaison between administrator, teacher and staff of the Special Education program.
May assist with the administration of tests by interpreting information to individuals.
May perform related clerical duties as needed.
Attends in-service trainings and all other required meetings.
Assists other personnel as may be assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

American Sign Language and sign vocabulary used in an educational setting.
Code of Ethics for Interpreters and Translators.
Appropriate use of spoken and written English including spelling, vocabulary and grammar.
Deafness and its effect on language development in deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Community resources available to the deaf and hard of hearing.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent,
Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive, the National Association of the Deaf, American Consortium of Certified Interpreters, or equivalent, with a score 4.0 or above

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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