Educational Interpreter

Position : Educational Interpreter Reports To : Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Position Requirements : High School Diploma Ability to sign using Signed Exact English and/or ASL Experience working with students Evaluation : Annually by the DHH teacher with collaborative input from the Director of Special Education Job Goal : Under general supervision, provides communication support services to DHH students in the assigned classroom in the school system.

The Educational Interpreter primary responsibility is to facilitate communication among DHH students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other school personnel. Other duties that may be performed when not facilitating communication include tutoring, providing assistance to the DHH teacher and classroom teacher.

Performance Responsibilities :

1. Provides communication support services for students when needed in and out of the classroom i.e.: conferences, testing, field trips. This would include pre-teaching and or re-teaching to support student learning.
2. Facilitate communication between deaf/hard of hearing student and his peers and adults in the educational environment.
3. Assist in assessing and increasing the student’s receptive and expressive sign language skills.
4. Work collaboratively with Deaf/Hard Hearing team regarding his/her role in the educational setting.
5. Prepare ahead for upcoming classes by reading materials in advance and working with the classroom teacher/ teacher of service to know the goals of the lesson.
6. May be asked to participate in meetings with other members of the educational team regarding the development and review of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and progress in the classroom.
7. In case of a student's absence, educational interpreter may be requested to help with other students in the classroom.
8. Maintains Confidentiality Adheres to all Corporation guidelines associated with confidentiality and social media use
9. Other duties as requested from the Deaf/Hard Hearing Team.

Days: Various contract days Salary: This position is outside of the bargaining unit Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision, and Life; matching annuity; PERF, sick and personal leave available