2024-25 SPED Educational Interpreter-Sign Language - Palomino Primary

Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications;

preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including algebra and / or geometry; Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others;
• and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth;

concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training.

ABILITY is required to interpret at a normal conversational rate in American Sign Language and Straight-English signing.

• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes;
• and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and / or groups;

work with data of varied types and / or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : working with detailed information;
• adjusting to different levels of language usage; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

meeting deadlines and schedules; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized practices and / or methods; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others;

utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

W o r k Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Ex p e r i e nce : Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

E ducation : Community college and / or vocational school degree with study in job-related area. QAS rating Level 3, RID Certification

E quivalency :

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test