Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language Interpreter

Provides educational, social, and informational interpreting services for the deaf and hearing impaired to facilitate communication between those who can hear and those who are deaf or hearing impaired. Essential duties and responsibilities generally include the following: facilitates communications between teachers and students in a regular classroom, resource room and during leisure activities. Tutors hearing impaired students utilizing a variety of forms of non-verbal and voice communications. Reviews, prepares and becomes familiar with subject matter, vocabulary and terms to prepare for upcoming classes. Researches information to prepare for special assemblies, concerts, plays and/or field trips. Uses a variety of modalities and electronic devices such as closed captioning, hearing aids, and assistive listening devices and telecommunications equipment to enhance the understanding of the information being interpreted. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Peoria Unified School District