Advanced Interpreter Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Advanced Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Jobერპת Overview

Under the general supervision of the classroom teacher and school administrator, the interpreter interprets spoken information to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the educational environment. The interpreter is responsible for voicing for students when necessary in similar situations. The educational environment includes classroom, field trip, assembly, extracurricular activities, and other educational sites deemed appropriate for student learning.

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Acts as the facilitator of communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, school staff, fellow students, and others, as appropriate.
• Accurately vocalizes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Interprets the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using the student's primary mode of communication within the educational setting and all communication (lectures, classroom discussions, conversations, PA announcements, school assemblies, etc.).
• Respects confidentiality and maintains an appropriate interpreter‑student relationship at all times.
• Avoids advising, counseling, or interjecting personal opinions into the interpreted instruction or within the educational assignment.
• Participates as an integral part of the educational team, consistently monitoring the student's comprehension of the interpreted material and clarifying the message by altering the interpretation when needed.
• Learn signs for special vocabulary before need; conferences with student to discuss new signs for class‑related vocabulary.
• Strives to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Strives to further professional knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, classes, professional meetings, and interaction with professional colleagues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of LCPS employment rules and regulations.

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

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Experience as an educational interpreter.

• A valid Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III or Level IV.
• A passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Written Test along with a minimum of Level 3.5 on the EIPA Performance Test; or
• Any other state qualification or national certification (excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation) recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) as equivalent to or exceeding the VQAS Level III.
• VQAS Level II or EIPA 3 ਨੂੰ or better will be considered with the provision that a VQAS III or EIPA 3.5 be achieved within one year of hire.

• Ability to relate to children, teachers, and other school staff and work collaboratively to support students.

The employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, must convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and applyوير. Frequently seated or remaining stationary for long periods of time. Exert up to 25 lbs force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to
:
Supervisor, Special Education

FLSA Status
:
Non‑Exempt

Months/Days/Hours
: 10 months /184 days /7 hours per day

Salary Level
:
Universal Level 13

Salary Scale
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Salary Range
: $39.09 - $72.23

Collective ब्लार्गुईंग यूनिट:
Non‑Certified

This position will support the following schools - Richard and Mildred Loving Elementary School, Smart's Mill Middle School and Tuscarora High School.

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