Substitute Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Status

Daily substitute position.

Schedule

Will vary based on assignment.

Purpose Of Position

Daily substitute position is responsible for Educational Interpreter duties. The Substitute Educational Interpreter needs to be able to interpret or transliterate in sign language all activities in the classroom and/or follow classroom schedules and interpret for students as indicated by their Individualized Educational Plans (IEP).

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Education Required: Associate degree or higher, a degree from Interpreter’s Training Program or other appropriate training/experience.
• Certification Required: National RID certification (ED: K-12) preferred; Minimum Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) rating 3.5 or higher in the assigned setting.
• Experience Required: Competence in verbal English, vocabulary, syntax, and grammar; the ability to interpret/transliterate (expressive and voice) at a normal conversational and/or the ability to provide oral transliteration.