Interpreter II

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Job Title: Interpreter II

Supervisor: Special Education Coordinator

Terms of Employment: 185 days

Job Summary: The educational interpreter’s primary function is to provide interpreting services to facilitate communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing among their classmates, the educational staff, and others involved in the education setting.

• Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

• Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation and personnel.

• Skilled in American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English.
• At least one of the following:
  • Two years of college coursework or equivalent with verified higher education course providing development of interpreting skills, or
  • High School Diploma and Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

The physical demands include regularly standing, reaching, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Additional requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds, specific vision capabilities, extended sitting and standing, manual dexterity, reading, hearing, and speaking clearly.

The work environment is typical of an educational setting, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

This description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform additional duties and the school reserves the right to update the job description at any time.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Education Management