Deaf Education Interpreter (26-27 SY) - Special Education

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED, Required Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) (Level 1-5, Basic, Advanced & Master)
• Meet one of the following: Associates Degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), PSE, CASE, and/or Signing Exact English (SEE)
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, and Deafness
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to clearly interpret or transliterate information for staff and students during various settings
• Ability to accurately voice interpret information for staff and students during various settings
• Ability to match the preferred method of communication of student and staff
• Knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with students and adults who are Deaf/hard of hearing
• Ability to accurately site translate
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to groups
• Ability to arrive on time to each assignment/class/activity
• Ability to be mobile and have own transportation
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Major Responsibilities And Job Duties

• Instructional Support: Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
• Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as needed.
• Tutor Deaf/Hard of hearing students under the direction of RDSPD classroom teacher.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each Deaf/Hard of hearing student’s communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Student Management: Help supervise Deaf/Hard of hearing students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Help manage Deaf/Hard of hearing student behavior including intervening in crisis situations when necessary.
• Other: Help maintain RDSPD administrative records and prepare required reports. Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned. Arrive on time to assigned classes/meetings/activities Only performs duties related to the State Deaf grant 100%.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment, adaptive equipment
• Posture: Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment. May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities
• Environment: Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and sign language)
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Maintain professionalism with all staff members
• Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to the supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.