Educational Sign Language Interpreter [X104]

Full-Time

7.5 Hours Daily

188 Day Contract
Monday - Friday
Pay Column U: $26.74

Benefits

Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter	Revised Date: April 29 2024
Department: Special Education	FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Work Year: 188 Days	Salary Schedule: Classified Grade U

SUMMARY : The job of Sign Language Interpreter is done for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing students school staff peers and others by facilitating communication spoken and signed through sign language.

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Facilitate all communication between deaf and hard of hearing students staff peers and others by using appropriate sign language. Use sign language appropriate for learning level of students and adapt sign language level and/or mode to meet the communication needs of students. Ensure appropriate logistics for background noise levels environmental lighting student seating and use of adaptive devices. Scribe for students that are receiving the service as stated on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

1. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed under the supervision of a Licensed Teacher.

1. Record daily documentation of all student-related activity. Maintain required records and files.

1. Prepare instructional visual/tactile aids and prepare for future lessons.

1. Consult with team to ensure student is meeting current IEP goals.

1. Advocate for students by communicating students social emotional and academic progress and needs with appropriate staff and by assisting staff and peers in understanding hearing loss/deaf culture sign language rates and use of interpreters/tutors.

1. May assist multi-needs students with toileting and/or medical needs.

1. Attend appropriate in-services building meetings training IEP meetings parent conferences and/or school functions.

1. Foster student independence and peer relations by introducing sign language to hearing peers.

1. Provide students who are deaf or hard of hearing with equal access to academic and nonacademic activities individually or in groups (e.g. regular classroom library computer lab cafeteria recess sports assemblies etc.) for the purpose of meeting the students educational ands social needs within a school setting.

1. Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :
One to two years of related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS :
Educational Sign Language Interpreter permit issued through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
Criminal background check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :
Oral and written communication skills
English language skills
Fluency in and skill using American Sign Language (ASL) Pidgin Signed English (PSE) Manually Coded English (MCE) and Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math skills
Personal computer and keyboarding skills
Bilingual oral and written communication skills may be required or preferred.
Ability to interpret receptively and expressively.
Knowledge of students with special needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions use time efficiently demonstrate attention to detail follow instructions and respond to management direction.
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Ability to participate and work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic andeducational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies District policies and building and department procedures

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE :
Operating knowledge of and experience with deaf and hard of hearing adaptive services and equipment
Basic operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers peripherals and media equipment
Basic operating knowledge of and experience with office software
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as telephones copier fax machine E-mail etc.

Reports to:
Building Principal

POSITION TITLE

# of EMPLOYEES

Direct reports:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsible for supervising the behavior and wellbeing of students during classroom interpreting and tutoring sessions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions 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.

VISION DEMANDS:

Required

No special vision requirements.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

X

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate	X
Loud
Very Loud