Interpreter III - Part Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
• Aid in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Aid in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
• Cook up tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student’s activities
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program (i.e. teachers, aides, parents, etc.)
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc.)
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Aids with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required and 60+ college credits OR the ability to pass the parapro test provided by the district free of charge
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Meet Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 4.0-5.0 or RID CT and/or RID CI or NAD 5 or NIC
• Valid certificate from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) at Level 3 or higher
• Working knowledge and experience with sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting proficiency in at least one sign communication system such as American Sign Language (ASL) or Oral Interpreting
• Working knowledge and experience of the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan