School Interpreter (ASL)

Job Summary

Accurately and effectively communicates information through sign language interpretation/transliteration between students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Deaf/HH) and other individuals who use spoken communication in a variety of K-12 educational settings. Uses the mode of communication specified by the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Essential Functions

1. Correctly spells and explains with fingerspelling, and signs all important vocabulary terms presented by instructor. When appropriate, accompanies signing with voiceless speech and transliteration. Fluently and accurately interprets a medium-paced classroom lecture at a language level most suitable for the student who is Deaf/HH.

2. Fluently and accurately voices for the student who is Deaf/HH.

3. Provides tutoring under the direct supervision of a teacher in areas in which the student who is Deaf/HH has trouble comprehending or completing assignments. Uses basic pedagogical techniques such as getting attention, providing guided practice, and reviewing previously learned material.

4. Secures and reviews class materials in advance to enhance learning opportunities. Seeks clarification from main instructor on any concepts, information, or ambiguous terminology.

5. Collaborates regularly with the Teacher for the Deaf/HH regarding the students' progress and other issues.

6. Collaborates on interpreting and tutoring approaches.

7. Provides interpreting services for extracurricular activities and parent meetings.

8. Manages and/or assists with environmental/circumstantial factors such as lighting, seating arrangements, auditory needs, visual accessibility, and amplification.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by school principal.

Probation: One (1) year

Qualifications

Open Requirements: 1) Associate of Arts degree; AND 2) Interpreter Training Program (ITP), OR Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.0 credential, OR National Interpreter Certification. One (1) year of experience interpreting within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing: NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of English grammar and word vocabulary
• Strong knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) (discourse level), and skill in signing syntactically and to reverse interpret communication of deaf/hard of hearing persons
• Knowledge of a variety of sign language modalities, methods, and techniques, which may include fingerspelling, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), American Sign Language (ASL), or other forms of manual communication
• Knowledge of Deafness and Deaf Culture
• Strong syntactical signing skills
• Strong voice interpreting skills
• Strong interpretation/transliteration skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to accept assignments at various schools in performance of duties, in accordance with student and/or District needs
• Ability to analyze data presented orally and/or in written form and to present such data to the student and/or instructor accurately and effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with students, instructors, parents and others
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when voice interpreting
• Ability to deliver continuous, accurate, receptive, and expressive interpreting
• Ability to maintain mental concentration to work for extended periods of time
• Ability to adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and EIPA guidelines for professional conduct