EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER FOR DEAF/HOH

Reports to: Assistant Director of Special Services

General Summary: The Educational Interpreter 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.
• Participates in IEP meetings as a part of the educational team for the purpose of developing goals related to the student’s language and academic progress.
• 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
• Proof of Indiana Education Interpreter Certification (EIC), EIPA Certification, or RID Certification

Length of Contract: 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.