TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of position: 10.5 months
Hours: Varied 8 hour shifts available

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Special Education Director performs advanced (senior-level) interpreter work. Work involves interpreting or translating English into American Sign Language and American Sign Language into English. Duties may include, but are not limited to interpreting during: meetings, interviews, mental health sessions, medical and student/staff emergencies, staff development, Governing Board meetings, conferences, field trips, student related activities, student mainstream classes, or out of town assignments. The position requires flexible hours and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the students and staff including nights and/or weekends as required. Must have reliable transportation and be able to respond and adapt to changing assignments in a prescribed time frame. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent
Five years interpreting experience with deaf students and/or adults in any of the following or related areas: platform, business, technical, virtual, mainstream classroom, medical, mental health, or court
Sign Language: BEI Level III, IV, V, Advanced or Masters certification from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, or equivalent
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
Previous experience as an interpreter in an educational setting
Courtroom interpreter certification
Mental Health/Medical certification
BA degree from an accredited university or college
Trilingual Interpreter
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Interprets or translates English into American Sign Language and American Sign Language into English
Interprets within classrooms or other educational environments for the agency or clients of the agency
Performs specialized translation duties for district communications
Performs technical program assistance work/training for staff and students on the use of an interpreter
Arrives to daily assignments in prescribed time frame
Able to travel to assignments both in and out of state as requested
Expresses ideas clearly and concisely through sign language, orally, and in writing
Participates in ongoing professional development to the benefit of the district
Performs related work as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Instructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
SUPERVISOR
Lead Interpreter/Special Education Director

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE:
Interpreter II

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