Sign Language Interpreter

Denver Public Schools · Denver, CO · 4 wk ago

On-siteEducationFull-time

About the role

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter transliterates and interprets materials for students with hearing disabilities. Facilitates communication between users and non-users of Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Transliterates and interprets, using Sign Language, for the Deaf Hard of Hearing (DHH) student
Acts as primary substitute for an Educational Interpreter
Provides interpreting and tutoring support to students during general or special education classes, music, testing situations, and medical services
Serves as a resource person for sign vocabulary and organizes a database of appropriate strategies to compensate for unknown signs
Acts as a part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and supports the accommodations and modifications specified, implementing them under the direction of a teacher
Is responsible for the maintenance and use of specialized equipment and the maintenance of hearing assistive and adaptive technology
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting is required
American Sign Language and Signing Exact English is highly preferred
CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization is required

Qualifications

Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Work collaboratively with others on a team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
Valid driver's license with appropriate insurance and acceptable driving record for the past 3 years

Skills

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Benefits

Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.

Pay

Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.

Schedule

Not specified