ASL Interpreter/Educational Interpreter 3600 - Bullhead City, AZ/Laughlin, NV

About the role

Provides interpreting services in educational settings for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind students, according to the students' IEPs (s).

Matches the language use of students, their peers and instructors where travel may be required to interpret in the educational setting, the interpreter utilizes the interpreting process to ensure that the student has access to communication in the class including incidental language situations and other environmental auditory information when appropriate; facilitates communication between peers and others in the environment as needed; clarifies information interpreted to the student within the classroom setting to aid in understanding of lesson content.

Additionally, this position may participate as an IEP team member regarding language use and/or communication access; communicates with classroom teacher/appropriate educational personnel about the communication needs of the student(s) and the course subject matter regularly, and fulfills other responsibilities consistent with the policies and procedures of the host district(s) and/or ASDB.

Responsibilities

• Matching the language use of students, their peers and instructors where travel may be required to interpret in the educational setting, the interpreter utilizes the interpreting process to ensure that the student has access to communication in the class including incidental language situations and other environmental auditory information when appropriate;
• Facilitates communication between peers and others in the environment as needed;
• Clarifies information interpreted to the student within the classroom setting to aid in understanding of lesson content.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience working with children or adults in paid/voluntary positions in educational settings
• Prior experience as an Educational Interpreter
• Experience in an educational setting
• A minimum of twelve (12) hours of professional development is required annually by the agency's Educational Interpreters
• Licensing/Certification Requirements: Must be able to pass FBI and State background checks, Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel who drive on State business, Show minimum proficiency in interpreting skills through one of the following: 1) Proof of a score of 3.5 or higher on the Education Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or 2) Valid RID/NAD/BEI certification including, CSC, CI, CT, CDI, SC:L, NIC (any variation), BEI (any variation), NAD (level 3 or higher)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience working with children or adults in paid/voluntary positions in educational settings
• Prior experience as an Educational Interpreter
• Experience in an educational setting
• A minimum of twelve (12) hours of professional development is required annually by the agency's Educational Interpreters
• Licensing/Certification Requirements: Must be able to pass FBI and State background checks, Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel who drive on State business, Show minimum proficiency in interpreting skills through one of the following: 1) Proof of a score of 3.5 or higher on the Education Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or 2) Valid RID/NAD/BEI certification including, CSC, CI, CT, CDI, SC:L, NIC (any variation), BEI (any variation), NAD (level 3 or higher)

Skills

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Content in the classroom to be able to interpret concepts and vocabulary accurately and meaningfully
• Knows the role and responsibilities of each member of the educational team
• Incorporates feedback into work product
• Maintains effective communication with other members of the educational team
• Works independently, taking initiative in problem-solving
• Works as part of a team, both with co-interpreters and with the educational team
• Understands and utilizes a variety of communication modes, conveying the message faithfully and accurately
• Evaluates the receiver's comprehension of the interpretation, and adjusts/modifies the interpretation as needed
• Maintains professional development in line with expectations of the agency, and/or other licensing and certifying entities
• Maintains the physical and mental demands of interpreting work

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance
• Deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments
• Tuition discount, travel reduction, auto & home insurance, and purchase discount programs