Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language InterpreterSign Language Interpreter 185 days yearly 6.5 hours per day Monday Friday $30.86 per hour Excellent Benefits Requirement: Fluency in American Sign Language Bachelor's DegreeJob DescriptionTitle: Sign Language Interpreter Union Status: ESPADepartment: Student Services Work Year: Based on official school calendarLocation: Various Reports To: Building AdministratorSalary: Schedule D Pay Scale Benefits: Board Paid Single CoverageGeneral Responsibilities: Interprets, classroom instruction lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using American Sign Language or other manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of deaf or hard of hearing students and staff.Essential FunctionsAid student(s) with severe hearing and/or communication impairments by translating instructional exercises and discussions and by presenting various instruction materials designed to enhance the learning processTutor and interpret for individual and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up instructional conceptsAssist student(s) with study activities in carrying out the various goals of their individual education planAssist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors by modeling acceptable behavior and redirecting the student(s)Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aidsTransmit spoken messages and environmental cues via the visual-gestural modality or code that best meets the needs of the receiverTransmit signed messages into spoken English and reproduce spoken messages that are unintelligible into clear spoken EnglishTransmit messages across modalities preserving the integrity of the original message in content, intent, affect, and linguistic sophisticationInterpret in settings that include but are not limited to classroom presentations and discussions, field trips, counseling sessions, meetings, assemblies, lunch periods, meetings, etc.Assist in educating students, staff, and parents about interpreter useProvide input about student use of interpreter to self-contained teachers, mainstream teachers, parents, and diagnosticiansSupport the classroom teacher with any facet of lesson implementation remembering that interpreting should be given priority over other tasks at all timesAssist the classroom teacher in developing/maintaining an environment that allows visual communicators maximum access to information and instructionSupport the classroom teacher with class management without usurping the teacher's authority and in a style consistent with the teacherFollow state law and school district policies that govern student conduct and safety while maintaining respect for individual rights of privacyAttend parent conferences to provide input and interpreting services as neededHave the ability to work from home, in the event work from home is provided by the district, including the ability to access WIFIPerform other appropriate duties as assignedJob Requirements: Minimum QualificationsFluency in American Sign Language requiredEducation, Credentials and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree requiredTraining and/or coursework in manual communication, instructional technology and subject matter areas applicable to the education of the hearing and/or communication impairedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee occasionally types using a keyboard. In the work environment, occasional opportunities may be available for work in the evening or on weekends.The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions for outside gym or activities per classroom only. The employee will have contact with the public which requires appropriate demeanor and apparel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands and work environment described 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.