Sign Language Interpreter II - Special Education

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Base Rate:

$26.23

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B26, 9.25 months

Hours:

Full-time (33.75-40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent required
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card required
• Meet minimum Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 3.5-3.9 or NAD 3
• Valid NIC, certificate of Interpretation (CI) and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CT) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), BEI
• Knowledge of sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting, proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan required
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency (verbal and written)
• Basic knowledge of child and language development
• Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students
• Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
• Assist in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student’s activities
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc)
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director
  
  

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Interpreters

Director, Hearing Impaired Program

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.