Educational Sign Language Interpreter # Edison High School; Until Filled

Basic Function

Professionally support the mission of Stockton Unified School District in providing high quality delivery of educational services to all students. Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Administrator of Special Education and/or an assigned site Administrator, provide interpreting/transliteration services that effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary that facilitates communication between deaf and/or hard of hearing students and others;

teachers, administrators, parents, students, counselors, to assist deaf and hard of hearing students.

Professionally support the mission of Stockton Unified School District in providing high quality delivery of educational services to all students. Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Administrator of Special Education and/or an assigned site Administrator, provide interpreting/transliteration services that effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary that facilitates communication between deaf and/or hard of hearing students and others;

teachers, administrators, parents, students, counselors, to assist deaf and hard of hearing students.

• Interpret for D/HH students who are educated in a variety of educational environments, general education, and special education continuum including early childhood natural environments, community based and vocational instruction, and adjust interpretive language to match the student’s preferred language and language mode to ensure that the student comprehends the interpretation.
• Interpret for parent conferences, IEP meetings and other school-sponsored activities as needed.
• Provide tutoring and instructional support to D/HH students to assist them in their classes.
• Participate in educational team meetings and provide information on students’ use of interpreting services and proficiency in communication.
• Maintain confidentiality about student information and communication content, as appropriate to the educational system.
• Participate in meetings and conferences as assigned and facilitate the on‑going acquisition of sign language skills for students and staff.
• Assist in data collection, maintaining records, class assignments and provide signing to assist in achieving IEP/IFSP goals and benchmarks; report student progress to assigned teachers.
• Consult with classroom teachers to identify pupils in need of special assistance, identify unusual problems and report to teachers as appropriate.
• Assist with social development of students through communication, implementation of behavior support plans and appropriate modeling of behavior.
• Work with teachers to develop ways of increasing interaction between deaf students and all peers.
• Support the use of assistive technology, hearing aids, sound amplification systems, etc.
• Maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity to different attitudes and life styles.

• Knowledge of a variety of sign languages and systems (e.g. American Sign Language, Pidgin Sign English, Manually Coded English, Cued Speech).
• Broad spectrum knowledge in the humanities, sciences, and the arts, often collectively called general studies.
• Knowledge of the educational implications, challenges and issues that face students with hearing impairment.
• Tutoring techniques and responsibilities; note‑taking, use of visual materials, specialized seating.
• Orientation to deafness:
  Information about teaching sign language and about deafness or hearing impairment for the lay person; referral sources on general topics relating to deafness; when,…