Senior Sign Language Interpreter

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General Description:

The Senior Sign Language Interpreter works with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist to coordinate the day-to-day scheduling, assignment, and coverage of Sign Language Interpreters to meet the needs of students, staff, parents, and community members. This position maintains accurate records of interpreting requests, assignments, schedule changes, absences, substitutions, and related services data, and provides interpreting and transliterating services as needed to meet division needs.

Under the direction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, the Senior Sign Language Interpreter assists with the development, coordination, and delivery of professional development for Sign Language Interpreters, and supports communication and resource distribution within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

Assists the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist in coordinating and monitoring daily and long-term interpreter schedules, assignments, and coverage based on student, staff, and division needs, including adjustments for absences, schedule changes, meetings, special events, and other service needs

Receives and tracks requests for sign language interpreting services and communicates assignments, schedule changes, and coverage information to interpreters and appropriate school and department personnel

Maintains accurate and current records of interpreter schedules, assignments, service requests, absences, substitutions, coverage changes, and other information necessary for departmental operations, planning, and reporting

Provides interpreting and/or transliterating services, including voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communication, as needed to support students, staff, meetings, conferences, professional development, and other division activities

Assists in monitoring interpreting services within educational settings to promote consistent application of professional standards and interpreting best practices

Serves as a resource to sign language interpreters and other Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) personnel regarding procedures and logistics associated with requesting, scheduling, and providing sign language interpreting services

Serves as a mentor and professional resource to sign language interpreting interns

Assists the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist with identifying professional development needs and developing, coordinating, and delivering professional learning to support sign language interpreter skill development, professional competencies, and maintenance of required credentials

Follows division, department, and school policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; and adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct Performs other related duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility:

This position has no budgetary responsibilities.

Report Preparation:

Maintains and assists with the preparation of records and periodic reports regarding interpreter scheduling, assignments, service requests, coverage, absenteeism, and costs for services

Equipment Operation:

Utilizes a personal computer, communication technology, and general office equipment

Contacts:

This position has regular contact with Sign Language Interpreters, students, school-based and Central Office personnel, parents, and community members regarding interpreter scheduling, coverage, and communication access. The Senior Sign Language Interpreter also develops and maintains professional relationships with external organizations to support interpreter…