Interpreter, Educational Lvl 3

About the role

The Educational Interpreter, Level 3, will facilitate communication between hearing individuals and students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including but not limited to, students, administrators, staff, teachers, service providers, parents, and peers within the educational environment. They will collaborate with the educational team to promote and sustain equal access during all interpreted material.

Responsibilities

• Provides interpreting or transliterating services to students who are deaf/hard of hearing at one or more sites, using the appropriate mode of communication as specified by the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Prepares and reviews for interpreting or transliterating services by becoming familiar with academic materials, concepts, and vocabulary and by suggesting appropriate accommodations for student needs.
• Participates as a member of the educational team and provides field-specific technical assistance to the school staff and administrators.
• Updates appropriate members of the educational team regarding student performance.
• Interprets for the students or classrooms assigned by the supervisor or supervisor's designee.
• Maintains appropriate professional interpreting credentials and field-specific professional development.
• Attends in-service programs and meetings as directed.
• Demonstrates continued interest in self-improvement regarding interpreting skills and general understanding of the educational process.
• Acts as mentor to interpreters recently hired by the district or assigned through post-secondary educational institutions at the discretion of the Lead Interpreter.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Attended Interpreter Training Program or passed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)/National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam and EIPA score of 4.0 – 5.0, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification acceptable upon review.
• Member of Registry Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (must provide proof of membership annually).
• Fully fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language (specifically American Sign Language), demonstrating mastery in reading/writing skills as well.

Qualifications

• Experience: Educational Interpreting experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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