Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor

Job Scope: To provide educational interpreting and transliteration for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and their peers, teachers, staff and administrative personnel in the educational setting. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Interprets/transliterates all auditory information presented so students who are deaf or hard of hearing may participate in classroom and extracurricular activities.

Performs voice interpreting/transliterating by verbalizing messages from students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Provides appropriate and accurate language modeling for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Facilitates communication for all participants in a wide variety of settings. Collaborates with school staff on environmental or programmatic accommodations and modifications.

Works as a part of the instructional team with general and special education teachers, support service providers, itinerant or resource teacher, and administrators. Meets with classroom teachers and others to discuss issues related to the communication needs of the student, IEP goals and other program issues on a regular basis.

Prepares for interpreting/transliterating assignments by reviewing content area textbooks, student's materials, lesson plans, outlines and other resources provided by the teacher(s). Upholds the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and the EIPA Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters emphasizing the required confidentiality of student information.

Performs other related duties as required, i.e., tutoring, under the direction of a teacher. Continues professional development by attending interpreting workshops, involvement in the Deaf community and professional organizations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Has the knowledge and possesses the ability to provide manual and oral transliteration and interpretation in the educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Sign-Language Interpretation/Transliteration or equivalent. National certification from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Minimum: Associate's Degree in Sign Language Interpretation/Transliteration.

Education

Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5 or higher Continuing education to meet the preferred qualifications such as Sign Language Interpreting workshops and/or college credit hours. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 day work year (184 student days and 4 professional development day) $31,000 annual salary with benefits; non-union APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply On-line Please go on-line at www.

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