Sign Language Interpreter

PLEASE NOTE

In order to be considered for the position you must submit Official Transcripts or your degree to the Personnel Commission Office. Additionally, you will need to submit valid certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent. The equivalent must have a score of 4.0 or higher to be qualified.

Under general supervision, provide sign language interpreting services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals to facilitate communication between students, staff, parents, teachers, and others. Independently interpret complex subject matter, educational concepts and special events in a variety of settings; perform related duties as assigned.

• Provide sign language interpreting services to facilitate communication between students, staff, parents, teachers, and others; serve as a resource regarding the deaf and hard of hearing community and culture and the role of interpreters.
• Serve as an interpreter in classrooms, assemblies, theatrical performances, sporting events, meetings, conferences, after school programs, field trips, special events, vocational trainings, workshops and emergency situations.
• Interpret during classroom activities including lectures and discussions, non-captioned visuals, story readings, plays and public address announcements; utilize a register range appropriate to the setting and intent of the speaker.
• Provide expressive and receptive interpretation and transliteration in American Sign Language, manually coded signed English systems and voicing into English for deaf and hard of hearing students, district staff, parents and others.
• Communicate with students utilizing the mode of communication best suited to their needs in accordance with Individualized Education Plans (IEP); participate in IEP meetings as requested; confer with district staff regarding student progress and other concerns; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Review textbooks and academic materials to prepare for interpreting; confer with teachers regarding environmental changes to enhance instruction and modification of assignments for students; operate audio‑visual equipment as needed.
• Reinforce instructional concepts and assure student understanding of classroom instruction and related materials; interpret student questions, comments and responses to teachers.
• Encourage and guide students to focus on assigned tasks, be involved in learning activities and become self‑reliant; assist students with and demonstrate use of auditory equipment as needed.
• Observe and record information regarding student behavior, progress and other significant data as assigned.
• Assist with monitoring classroom, outdoor, playground, field trips and other activities to assure the safety of students.
• Interpret for deaf and hard of hearing district staff and others at meetings, trainings and other events where interpretation is needed.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, conferences, workshops and in‑service trainings to maintain current knowledge of the field of specialty.

• Expressive and receptive interpretation and transliteration in American Sign Language, manually coded signed English systems and voicing into English.
• Concerns of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• Basic concepts of child development, age‑appropriate behaviors and classroom management techniques.
• Equipment utilized by the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Subjects taught in schools such as arts, literature, mathematics, history and science.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct oral and written usage of English.

• Provide sign language interpreting services to facilitate communication.
• Provide expressive and receptive interpretation and transliteration in American Sign Language, manually coded signed English systems and voicing into English.
• Encourage and guide students to focus on assigned tasks, be involved in learning activities and become self‑reliant.
• Maintain a continuing relationship with students and staff over a prolonged period.
• Understand and relate to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• Direct students into safe activities and encourage positive…