TITLE OF POSITION Educational Sign Language Interpreter LOCATION CIAExceptional Children SALARY Grade 66 2902month TERM OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months REPORTS TO Executive Director of Exceptional Children JOB GOAL The primary function of the educational sign language interpreter is to facilitate academic and functional communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and work closely with the exceptional children&rsquos director principals EC teachers and other school based staff to improve the academic achievement of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the Exceptional Children&rsquos Program. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively as a member of the educational team. Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills. Ability to establish trust and rapport with students and staff. Knowledge of the basic aspects of children&rsquos educational physical social and emotional development.Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices the function of support services and the role of interpreters as part of an educational team. Demonstrated commitment to professional development specific to interpreting. Minimum 1 year of interpreting experience preferred. Must have a minimum Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment EIPA score of a 3.3 for educational interpreters. To maintain employment the educational interpretertransliterator must meet the requirements of a EIPA score of 3.5 within three years of employment.Must complete 20 hours of professional learning related to interpretingtransliterating annually and hold at least an AA degree in interpreting or a related field. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESMatch the individual student&rsquos language needsmode of communication. Collaborate with the educational team to develop instructional opportunities. As needed participate as a member of the IEP team for the students served in order to provide input towards interpreting and be knowledgeable of IEP additionschanges.Assist support the EC Director and DHH teachers with providing in-service to staff administration in order to establish clear expectations and goals regarding the role of the interpreter. Prepare for interpreting by becoming familiar with course information technical language and teaching styles. Adhere to school district performance standards policies practices and regulations.Participate in interpreting specific professional development. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork is performed while standing sitting andor walking.Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust possess a valid NC driver&rsquos license.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents teachers students administrators community members and others.DEADLINE Until Filled. DISCLAIMERS The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor with HR review and approval at any time. Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender race religion age national origin or disability.