Temp: Special Education Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreter

Job Summary: Responsible for facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their teachers, hearing peers and other school staff to support access to instruction in the educational setting, including extra-curricular school activities. Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvides interpreter services for both academic and extra-curricular school activities. Interprets/transliterates sign to voice or voice to sign; instruction, directions, questions, answers and remarks, conveying the content and the intent of the message in the mode of communication determined appropriate for the student (American Sign Language, Manually coded English, spoken language etc.). Becomes familiar with vocabulary and class content to ensure that information is interpreted with accuracy and clarity. Paraphrases or interprets the language of instruction appropriate for the student's level of understanding. Assesses the physical environment of the classroom and position self to maximize student's visual access to teacher, media and Educational Interpreter. Assists with staff trainings related to educational interpreting in the school setting. Fosters appropriate use of the Educational Interpreter in a variety of settings. Maintains interpreter code of ethics and confidentiality. Reflects positive, professional attitude and appearance. Complies with all school policies, procedures and standards. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required. Other: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) completion preferred. ExperiencePrevious interpreting experience in educational setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other CharacteristicsFluent sign language skills. Excellent listening, verbal, and written English language skills. Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation. Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages. Knowledge of education related terminology. Willingness to enhance educational interpreting skills and knowledge by pursuing training and professional development. Demonstrate professionalism and exercise judgment consistent with working in an academic setting. Ability to establish effective and cooperative relationships with professionals and school staff and diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Language RequirementsSign Language Licenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Certification issued by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) and Center for Assessment of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) preferred; or Hold or be eligible for National Interpreter Certification (NIC) issued by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) and Center for Assessment of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) preferred. Physical Demands/Working ConditionsThe physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical DemandsStanding: Walking: Sitting: Keyboarding: Talking: Hearing: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. VisionThe vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work EnvironmentLocation Office, school or similar indoor environment: Travel RequirementsN/A