District Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Staff

SUMMARY

Facilitate all communication, spoken and / or signed between Deaf / Hard of Hearing students, hearing staff and of hearing students, by using a manual code of communication appropriate for correct register of a Deaf adult.

Provide information to hearing staff and students to assist in better understanding the needs of Deaf / Hard of Hearing staff.

This position is responsible for providing the employee interpreting services to deaf / hard of hearing employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Interpret and / or transliterate all academic instruction, films, assemblies, conferences, staff meetings, individualized education plan meetings, field trips, extra-curricular activities and support services in and out of the classroom for Deaf / Hard of Hearing adult(s).

When voicing for Deaf / Hard of Hearing adult(s) and / or Deaf / Hard of Hearing student(s), exhibit a good range of sophisticated vocabulary;

native like expression, and infrequent use of circumlocution. Use clear articulation with consistent pronunciation, intonation, and affect to sound like native speaker.

Have strong command of grammatical structure and evidence of command of complex instruction for complete comprehension. Speech is effortless and smooth;

rate and production approach that of a native speaker comfortably.

Interpret : the process of changing spoken English into the preferred manual mode of communication for the Deaf / Hard of Hearing adult, or vice versa.

Transliterate : the process of changing spoken English into a manual communication mode that maintains the grammar and syntax of the English language, or vice versa.

Translate : the process of interpreting the spoken English preferred manual mode of communication into spoken English, or vice versa.

2. When voicing for a deaf adult include a high-level of equivalence between the source language and the target language.

Produce signs accurately, both structurally and conceptually, with a wide range of well-chosen vocabulary. Convey a wide range of grammatical structures (conditionals, RHQs, etc.

ability to use complete and complex sentences with correct syntax. Production should be smooth and fluid with few to no hesitations, while pausing where appropriate.

When signing for a Deaf / Hard of Hearing adult ensure signing space is appropriate; clear establishment and use of referents;

excellent use of spatial aspects of expansion feature. Production should be smooth and fluid with few to no hesitations, while pausing where appropriate.

Provide Deaf / Hard of Hearing adult with a distinct set of formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences that enables a balanced interaction via a wide range of visual language and communication.

Promote positive public relations between Deaf education program, the school, and the community.

3. Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing academics and special education terminologies and being able to interpret fluently in both the preferred manual mode of communication for the Deaf / Hard of Hearing adult and spoken English.

Have the knowledge, diversity of culture, and skill required to prepare for each interpreting assignment, including knowledge needed to assist in setting up an environment that is conducive to meeting the communication needs of both the hearing and Deaf / Hard of Hearing participants.

The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, to meet the demands at the determined school site. Maintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and / or certification requirements.

Understand the importance of confidentiality and only share confidential information when authorized and / or on a need to know basis.

Interpret standards and policies, regulations, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

4. During times when a staff member does not need an interpreter, assist and support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, which may include the following.

Interpret and / or transliterate all academic instruction, films, assemblies, conferences, staff meetings, field trips, extra-curricular activities and support services in and out of the classroom.

Assist Deaf / hard of hearing students to understand the interactions, jokes, word plays, or other students. Interpret and / or transliterate social interactions between Deaf / Hard of Hearing students, hearing staff, and students (e.

g. field trips, extra-curricular activities and programs). Interpret : the process of changing the spoken English into a manual mode of conversation preferred by the consumer, or vice versa.

Transliterate the process of changing spoken English into a manual communication mode that maintains the grammar and syntax of the English language, or vice versa.

5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :

• Degree from an Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP) (Associates or Bachelors as required by IPP).
• Proficient in use of Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) / Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and / or American Sign Language (ASL).
• One (1) year of experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS :

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5 or above, authorization may be considered.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation, and / or National Interpreter Certification (NIC), and / or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) required.

SALARY INFORMATION :

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position.

Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience.

Grade refers to position or job classification and Step refers to the number of work experience credit or service years.

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BENEFITS INFORMATION :

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees.

The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).