EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER FOR DEAF/HOH

Reports to: Assistant Director of Special Services

General Summary: The Educational Interpreter substitute facilitates communication among deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their hearing peers, teachers, and other personnel involved in the student’s education.

Essential Functions:

• Interprets all language during class instructions/interruptions, social and academic settings, direct/indirect conversations, assemblies, and field trips.
• Educates staff regarding the functions of an interpreter within the classroom.
• Previews lesson plans in order to interpret concepts clearly and accurately.
• Fosters a culture of open communication.
• Understands that corporation policies supersede other organizations’ code of ethics and appropriately applies when necessary.
• Maintains licensure, while pursuing professional growth and development.
• Alters register to accommodate student’s current skill level, while building more complex language vocabulary.
• Establish the physical setting for successful interpreting, while encouraging the constant growth of independence.
• Assists in assessing the student’s receptive and expressive language skills. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.
  

Qualifications:

• Education – High School Diploma or GED
• Passage of the EIPA written test and a score of 3.5 or higher on the EIPA skill test or proof of RID certification.

Length of Position: 180 days

Position Type: Non-exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an educational interpreter.