Special Education Sign Language Interpreter

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of a general education and / or special education teacher, the Sign Language Interpreter functions in a support position working with Deaf / Hard of Hearing students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : (Asterisk for essential job duties.)

• Interpreting :
• Guards confidentiality in accordance with Registry Of Interpreters For The Deaf Code Of Ethics.
• Reports to general education class on time.
• Meets with teacher and deaf student(s) prior to first class for introduction and gives an explanation of the role of interpreter.
• Stands in a place that provides the best distance, lighting, background and angle for student viewing. Consults with teachers and students regarding this.
• Interprets lecture material accurately.
• Voice interprets student responses accurately.
• Directs student questions to the teacher and teacher questions to the student.
• Provides interpreting services on an as needed basis for school functions outside the classroom during regularly scheduled school hours.

Assemblies, tutoring, etc.)

• Confers with general education classroom teachers and the teacher of the hearing impaired in order to better prepare to provide interpreting services.
• Serves as liaison to promote good public relations between the hearing impaired, hearing peers, staff and faculty members.
• Participates in relevant professional growth activities (e.g. workshops, sessions at meetings, conventions, course work, staff development, self-initiated research)
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or principal such as interpreting for a deaf parent / guardian during a meeting.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, laws board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :

Knowledge of, and ability to assist in instructing, reading , writing, and mathematics; or

Knowledge of, and ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

Knowledge of the characteristics and needs of students with disabilities

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE :

Two years College - Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Quality Assurance Assessment or equivalent skills or

Associate Degree from a two year Interpreting Program - Possess Georgia Registry of Interpreters for The Deaf Advanced Quality Assurance Assessment or equivalent skills or

Associate degree with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent skills

Two years of experience interpreting for the deaf or hard of hearing, preferably in an educational setting, is desired.

Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Sign Language. EIPA score.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Paraprofessional Certificate

Prefer a valid Georgia Educational Interpreter License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods

and moving heavy objects up to 20 30 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to lift and assist with self-care.