Sign Language Interpreter

About the role

The Sign Language Interpreter performs highly skilled professional interpreter/tutor duties that provide students who have an educationally significant hearing loss with an established system of sign communication and equal opportunities to access the regular curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Analyzes student communication needs and adapts signing level for student
• Affords assessments of students' accomplishments on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Clearly conveys educational concepts and facilitates student understanding of the educational material
• Communicates with parents on a regular basis regarding student needs and progress
• Coordinates instruction by maintaining regular communication with classroom teachers to identify concepts, specific vocabulary, and necessary materials for tutoring
• Determines and interprets in the most appropriate linguistic mode all classroom activities (teacher language, peer discussions, student contributions, films, assemblies, etc.) for assigned deaf/hard of hearing student
• Edifies others regarding the implications of hearing loss
• Edifies the student and other professionals in understanding the role of the interpreter
• Energizes and encourages direct communication across various interactions
• Evaluates and ensures that the physical setting of the room will maximize instruction effectively for the hearing impaired
• Independently facilitates all communication in the classroom for deaf/hard of hearing student
• Interprets all oral communication accurately so that the intent and spirit of the message is conveyed
• Makes recommendations in the IEP team meeting for students receiving services
• Promotes student independence
• Promotes student’s participation in classroom discussions and activities
• Routinely assesses student progress, changes, problems and equipment needs, and informs appropriate service provider or coordinator
• Serves as a consultant regarding strategies to:

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two or more years (48 semester hours or more of college with no degree)
• Authorization: Educational Interpreter - Colorado Department of Education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.) preferred
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Skills

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create training materials, related documentation, and to train others
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems, including databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to work well others and share knowledge in a team environment
• Fluency in Standard English
• Knowledge of curriculum content at the elementary and secondary level
• Understanding of: Child development curriculum; language development – deafness; the educational process for deaf children; teaching and tutoring methods for working individually and as part of a team in teaching or tutoring deaf children in a classroom setting
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrated fluency in Standard English
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum content at the elementary and secondary level
• Demonstrated understanding of: Child development curriculum; language development – deafness; the educational process for deaf children; teaching and tutoring methods for working individually and as part of a team in teaching or tutoring deaf children in a classroom setting
• Detail-oriented
• Dress in a manner that will assist the student in reading signs
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Expressive and receptive interpreting/transliterating skills in appropriate sign language system (American Sign Language, SEE, etc.)
• General knowledge of language acquisition and development in deaf/hearing impaired students
• Interacts efficiently with other departments and locations to resolve issues and document solutions
• Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Knowledge of and follow school policies and procedures and defer discipline to the appropriate authority, except in situations where student safety is jeopardized
• Knowledge of deaf culture
• Maintains an impartial attitude during interpreting and avoids interjection of personal views or advice
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding the student(s) within the educational team working directly with the student(s)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Benefits

• Full-time - Regular
• Benefits Eligibility

Pay

$46,580-$56,580 (Based on job relevant experience at 100% FTE)

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Hours Per Day 8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

183 Days

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)