Interpreter​/Transliterator – Levels , II, III

Interpreter/Transl iterator – Levels I, II, III

Williamsburg James City School District – Special Education – Williamsburg, Virginia

The Interpreter/Transl iterator’s primary function is to act as the facilitator of communication between the student with a hearing impairment, teachers, fellow students, and other personnel in the building.

• Interprets/transliterates the message, conveying content and spirit of the speaker.
• Interprets/transliterates all classroom discussion and conversations.
• Respects confidentiality in all areas of their interpreting/transliterating assignments.
• Researches current signs for special vocabulary prior to need.
• Meets with students to discuss signs for class-related vocabulary.
• Fosters independence in students.
• Avoids advising, counseling, or interjecting personal opinions in the interpreted/transliterated instruction.
• Acts as a member of the educational team by:
  • Facilitating information between the student and team members.
  • Providing input about the student’s preferred communication method (ASL or PSE) and their needs/strengths.
  • Providing information to the team and student about appropriate use of interpreter and understanding the interpreter’s role.
• Acts so as not to be utilized as an instructor, tutor, or aide in the school setting.
• Strives to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s Code of Professional Conduct.
• Dresses in a manner appropriate to the interpreting profession and educational setting.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Interpreter/Transl iterator must hold a VQAS level III, EIPA 3.5, or NIC certification.
• Interpreter/Transl iterator shall strive to further their knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.38 Per Hour

Special Education >
Hard of Hearing

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact as defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear; may require long periods of standing; significant use of hands and upper body.

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