Sign Language Interpreter Quest After School at Balls Creek

Sign Language Interpreter for Quest After School at Balls Creek Catawba County Schools Quest Before & After School - Newton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE:

Sign-Language Interpreter (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Educational Interpreter)

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

BENEFITS STATUS:
Part-Time/No Benefits, 10 Hours/Week

SALARY RANGE (Hourly): $18.23 – $25.60 BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

** This position is a personal interpreter for an individual student. Hours may vary according to the student's attendance**

Note:
Three professional references are required to complete the application. Professional references should be recent and from either a supervisor, co-worker, or subordinate who has worked with you. Personal references from family/friends are not accepted, and Professor/Advisor references are only accepted for recent graduates with no work experience.

GENERAL STATE OF JOB

The Sign Language Interpreter (DHH Educational Interpreter) will serve as a one-on-one support for a student with a diagnosed hearing loss in the QUEST after school childcare program. The sign language interpreter will report to the QUEST Program Coordinator and to the Director of QUEST.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and adults in the school environment.

Studies the lesson content prior to class to ensure an accurate representation of the material.

Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.

Provides feedback to teachers upon request.

Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows all school policies as stated in individual school handbooks. Attends in-service programs and staff meetings as they relate to general information distributed to the faculty, issues that deal specifically with the educational setting, or Interpreter/Cued Language Transl iterator development. Teaches interpreting/transliterating classes to students or staff as needed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• AA degree in interpreting or related field
• At least a 3.5 on the EIPA
• Individuals serving as an Educational Interpreter must annually complete 20 hours of professional learning related to interpreting that the local education agency has approved.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of typical language development.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Working knowledge of the subjects being interpreted.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.
• Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skill while maintaining the integrity of the message.
• Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements
:
Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the

job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.

Language Ability:Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions.

Intelligence:Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out

instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Verbal Aptitude:Requi…