Educational Interpreter II

Position Title:

Educational Interpreter
Department:
Special Programs

Reports To:

Director of Special Programs
FLSA Status:
Exempt

SUMMARY:

Responsible interpreting for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the full range of complex communication situations occurring in a pre-kindergarten through adult education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides interpreting services between students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, staff and other students. Conducts themselves in a professional, non-obtrusive manner while in this role.
• Stays informed of students' communication profiles, and impact of hearing loss as related to comprehension of English and interprets/transliterates accordingly.
• Determines the best distance, lighting and angle for student viewing, consulting with student and teacher as necessary.
• Participates as part of the instructional team; interprets directions and assists in providing continuity of instruction to students as identified and directed by their IEP.
• Participates in the IEP meeting as part of the team and ensures that interpreting is provided by another interpreter for communication as needed.
• Provides tutoring as directed by the Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• Facilitates and clarifies appropriate social interaction with peers.
• Provides for one’s own professional growth through ongoing reading, workshops, internet information, seminars, conferences, course work and participation in staff development activities.
• Uses preparation time to become familiar with subject matter and specialized sign vocabulary.
• Communicates to Coordinator of Evaluation and Student Services absences for themselves or student, and follows school policy regarding communication with appropriate school staff.
• Remains current on and follows both the RID Code of Professional Conduct and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Professional Conduct Guidelines.
• Upholds and enforces state, county, and school laws, policies, and rules.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Programs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Educational Interpreter I:
Interpreting experience preferred.

Educational Interpreter II:
Associates Degree and two years related experience (classroom or deaf community) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Educational Interpreter I:
Nationally certification as an interpreter or EIPA minimum of 3.0 and pass the written exam and minimum of 3.5 within 3 years of hire. Ongoing testing required.

Educational Interpreter II: EIPA score at or above 3.5.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not applicable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals. Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures. Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, media, administrators and organization members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES

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Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community;

ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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…