Special Ed. Interpreter

Special Ed. Interpreter role at School City of Hammond. The Sign Language Interpreter provides services for deaf and hard of hearing students in an educational environment. This may include classrooms, field trips, assemblies, club meetings, extracurricular activities, IEP meetings, and other educational settings. The interpreter facilitates communication using sign language and spoken English.

• Facilitate effective communication between sign language and spoken English
• Understand the ethical behavior set by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct (CPC)
• Maintain the highest standard of professional behavior at all times including punctuality, preparedness, collaborative interaction with colleagues, and accurate record keeping
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages as assessments, books, publications, or web pages
• Monitor student comprehension and adjust interpreting style accordingly
• Use the appropriate visual modality while interpreting at the child’s language level
• Prepare in advance for specific content and vocabulary presented in the educational setting
• Apply for and maintain an Educational Interpreter Permit through the Indiana State Department of Education
• Foster student independence by reducing the level of extraneous support provided as students mature
• Support the school environment through a thorough understanding of school policies and procedures
• Facilitate social interaction and teach sign language to staff and students
• Support the student’s language development
• Collaborate with the student’s education team, keeping the Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing informed of any concerns and general progress
• Ensure environmental accommodations are available to the student, including lighting and seating
• Help school staff secure accessible media
• Provide guidance for the student to learn the role of the educational interpreter in various environments and the difference in roles of the interpreter and other supports
• Assist with hearing assistive technology maintenance
• Other duties as directed by educational staff

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Educational Interpreter Certificate and current license
• RID Certification or EIPA rating of 3.5 or higher
• Knowledge of working with DHH students
• Knowledge of current issues in education for DHH students

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

• Candidates should be physically capable of performing the essential function of the position

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).