Educational Hearing Interpreter-(Part-Time Temp)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interpret all classroom instruction, discussions, demonstrations, and student interactions using the student's preferred communication mode during 90 minutes of instruction.
• Facilitate communication between the student, teachers, peers, and other school personnel.
• Collaborate with gen ed teacher to facilitate access to grade level instruction.
• Reinforce teacher directed lessons and learning activities while encouraging and increasing student independence.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teacher and spec ed staff, other related service providers, administration regarding student progress, successes and concerns.
• Provide communication access while maintaining the integrity, intent, and tone of the original message.
• Support the student's participation without modifying curriculum or providing instructional assistance beyond interpreting responsibilities.
• Participate in IEP meetings as requested.
• Communicate with staff regarding communication access needs while maintaining confidentiality.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Follow the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), if applicable.
• Maintain professional boundaries by remaining neutral during instruction and student interactions.
• Participate in professional learning related to educational interpreting, deaf education, and language development.
• Maintain required certifications and continuing education.
• Complete district required training.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies.
• Attend work regularly and promptly-FMCSD attendance expectation for staff is 95%.