Sign Language Interpreter

locations:
Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO
* 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
* Assesses the accomplishments of students 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
* Educates others regarding the implications of hearing loss
* Educates the student and other professionals in understanding the role of the interpreter
* 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:
* Understands, prepares, and communicates instruction for content and message delivery
* 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
* 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
* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance,…