American Sign Language Interpreter

Position Title: Educational Interpreter, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department: Special Services Reports To: Director of Special Services FLSA Status: Exempt Qualifications Must meet all requirements outlined in South Carolina State Board of Education Regulation 43-243.2 Beginning 2028 - Associate's Degree/beginning 2034 - Bachelor's Degree Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) rating of 3.5 (2026/27), 3.7 (2030/31), 4.0 (2033/34) OR documentation of national certification as defined by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Documentation of valid, successful completion of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment: Written Test (EIPA: WT) Certificates, Licences, Registrations Must have current government issued identification Terms Of Employment 8 Hours/185 Days Licensed School Support Salary Scale - Interpreter (LS-C) The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year. General Summary Educational interpreters are Related Service Providers under the IDEA. They provide language access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students in the classroom. As RSPs, Educational Interpreters foster language between students and all members of the school community to ensure equitable access to instruction and school related activities. Educational interpreters apply best practices and professional standards to support students' language development, learning, and participation in the educational setting and beyond. Essential Functions Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. Facilitates communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students by interpreting classroom instruction, peer discussions, and school activities into sign language or another visual code. Help students access the curriculum and ensure a supportive, accessible learning environment both in and out of the classroom. Communicates using language appropriate for the child and clarifies aspects of the child's surroundings (i.e. routines, rules, and concepts). Tutors one-on-one and/or other tasks specific to the given environment. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required. Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials Effectively uses personal technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication. Participates as part of the instructional team; interprets directions and assists in providing continuity of instruction to students as identified and directed by their IEP. Participates in the IEP meeting as part of the team and ensures that interpreting is provided by another interpreter for communication as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility Currently not applicable. This could change at the discretion of the Director of Special Education. Other Skills And Abilities Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation. Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Demonstrates proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Anticipates work to be completed without the need for direct supervision. Can maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Interacts and communicates effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs, plan and implement lessons based on the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, and follow both academic standards and classroom goals. Physical Demands The physical demands 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. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The educational interpreter and student should have consistent access to areas of the classroom from which interpretation can be appropriately provided. These placements should allow the educational interpreter to remain in the student's line of sight, be in close proximity to the speaker, unobstructed, and well-lit. To ensure the simultaneous accessibility of the speaker and educational interpreter, it is often necessary for the educational interpreter to change placements frequently by shadowing the speaker(s). An educational interpreter's relative distance from the teacher and the student depend on the student's age, maturity level, setting, and personal preferences. For example, an educational interpreter in a preschool classroom may be comfortable sitting on the floor among the students during circle time while an interpreter in an elementary classroom may sit amongst a group during collaborative work. An educational interpreter in a high school classroom, however, might be better situated at a further distance from the student, such as seated or standing at the front of the classroom. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Evaluation Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy. Disclaimer Statement The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Nondiscrimination Policy Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lexington County School District One