American Sign Language Interpreter & Language Facilitator

PURPOSE STATEMENT The job of Educational Interpreter was established for the purposes 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.
• Serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adapts language level to communication needs of the student for the purpose of ensuring optimum visual communication.
• Assists as a resource to regular education for the purpose of orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
• Assists in modifying classroom logistics for the purpose of meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assists students who are deaf or hard of hearing in academic and non-academic activities individually or in groups (e.g., regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special events, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Interprets or transliterates all language necessary during classroom instruction for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.
• Maintains daily notebook/log when requested for the purpose of reporting student progress on objectives and daily work.
• Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings (e.g., in-service workshops, IEPs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to the general goals of education to parents and/or students who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
• Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g., appropriate lighting, seating, optimum visual, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clear understanding and interpretation.
• Provides support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or reinforcing classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, teachers, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of subjects for the purpose of supplementing their daily class activities and enhancing learning.

Experience Job related experience within specialized field is required.

Education Targeted job related education that meets organizations requisite requirements.

Certificates & Licenses

• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred.
• Valid Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability.