(Full-Time) Interpreter

Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval) The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Educational Interpreter.

NJ Educational Services Certificate with sign language interpreting endorsement.

Completion of the Educational Interpreter Training Classes including:

Language Development for Educational Interpreters

Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; those with performance route certification will also be considered

Ability to both produce accessible language and understand child and adolescent signers

Fluency in written and spoken English

Possess knowledge specific to language development of Deaf and hard of hearing children

S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Interpret, transliterate and otherwise facilitate the integration of Deaf and hard of hearing students, providing access to the curriculum in a mode that reflects the student's language use, as outlined in the student's IEP

Work with individual hearing impaired students or small groups of hearing impaired students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher

Model social strategies to encourage interaction between individuals who use sign language and those who do not

Interpret for individual or small groups of students and staff members with auditory disabilities in the classroom, field trips or at assembly programs

Provide assistance to the instructional leader in the appropriate use and care of classroom amplification systems which allow auditory access to those students capable of using residual hearing

Report the malfunction/inappropriate use of such equipment to the appropriate professionals for repair or instruction pertaining to said equipment

Assist students with hearing loss to master the use of amplification technology (personal hearing aids, personal & classroom assistive listening devices) and to independently advocate for the appropriate use of classroom accommodations

Assist with the supervision of deaf and hard of hearing students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips

Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school

Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines

Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and Board of Education policies

Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibilities, and demonstrating pride in the profession of interpreting

Provide technical assistance in the development of workshops, seminars and other programs on the needs and cultural mediation of the Deaf and hard of hearing community

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects, and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Environmental Demands

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all-inclusive.

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

Exposure to heated/air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.

Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.

Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union (NTU)

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.

How To Apply: Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. If you are a current employee, you must apply via the Employee Self Service website.

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