American Sign Language Interpreter

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The job of Educational Interpreter was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.

• Adapts language level to communication needs of the student for the purpose of ensuring optimum visual communication.
• Assists as a resource to regular education for the purpose of orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
• Assists in modifying classroom logistics for the purpose of meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assists students who are deaf or hard of hearing in academic and non-academic activities, individually or in groups (e.g. regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special events, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Interprets or transliterates all language necessary during classroom instruction for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.
• Maintains daily notebook/log when requested for the purpose of reporting student progress on objectives and daily work.
• Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings (e.g. in-service, workshops, IEPs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to the general goals of education to parents and/or students who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
• Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. appropriate lighting, seating, optimum visual, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clear understanding and interpretation.
• Provides support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or reinforcing classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf /hard of hearing.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of subjects for the purpose of supplementing their daily class activities and enhance learning.

Experience:

Job related experience within specialized field is required.

Education:

Targeted job related education that meets organization’s requisite requirements.

Certificates & Licenses:
Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred.

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability