Company Information
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Company Name: Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES
Website: https://www.monroe2boces.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Interpreter 
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 09/03/2024
Job Description:
The Interpreter for the Deaf translates verbal communication into manual
language in order to facilitate the communication process for the deaf.
S(he) is responsible for interpreting instruction, movies, class discussion,
assignments and pertinent information for students as necessary.

The Cued Speech Transliterator acts as a facilitator of communication between
the deaf and hard of hearing students, the educational staff, and hearing
peers in the educational environment. S(he) will facilitate communication
across the educational setting while maintaining the mainstream environment.
This includes training deaf and hearing consumers regarding the role of the
transliterator. S(he) will establish effective working relationships with
students, staff, and all participants in the educational environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES (Interpreter for the Deaf):

Translates verbal information presented in class or other assigned
activities, for the deaf.
Translates manual communication from the deaf for teachers/students.
Translates for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences as
appropriate.
Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education
Supervisor.
TYPICAL DUTIES (Cued Speech Transliterator):

Translates verbal information presented in class, or other assigned
activities, for the deaf.
Translates manual communication from the deaf for teachers/students.
Translates for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences as
appropriate.
The primary function of a Cued Speech Transliterator is to act as a
facilitator of communication between the deaf and hard of hearing students,
the educational staff, and hearing peers in the educational environment. This
environment includes classrooms, laboratory, field trips, assembly and other
educational sites deemed appropriate for student learning during school
hours. The Cued Speech Transliterator is a member of the educational team.
He/she will convey everything as accurately as possible without interjecting
opinions. The Cued Speech Transliterator will encourage the student to
establish personal, independent relationships with the teacher and other
students.
The Cued Speech Transliterator will be held accountable for the following
responsibilities:
Meeting with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team
and/or supervisor.
Utilizing planning time to prepare for demanding course material as necessary
for successful transliterating.
Demonstrating professionalism in all interactions with administrators,
teachers, staff, with parents and students, and with visitors or individuals
unfamiliar with the educational setting.
Demonstrating professionalism, especially in applying the RID Code of Conduct
and the TEC Unit Code of Conduct to the educational setting.
Participating in meetings with the educational team to provide input in the
IEP development/review pertaining to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing student’s
utilization of transliterating services.
Following all school policies as stated in the individual school handbooks.
Attending all in-service programs and staff meetings as they relate to
general information distributed to the faculty, issues that deal specifically
with the educational setting, or Cued Speech Transliterator development.
Setting up the physical setting for the most successful interpretation (e.g.,
determining the best physical arrangement for the Cued Speech Transliterator
in relation to the teacher’s presentation style and movement within the
classroom; working with the teacher to accommodate closed captioning, FM, and
lighting needs during movies, filmstrips, use of overhead projector, etc.)
Educating consumers as needed (e.g., training students to use the Cued Speech
Transliterator, orientating new Cued Speech Transliterators to the school
system, in-servicing teachers, and referring people to other information
sources.)
Facilitate communication across the educational setting while maintaining the
mainstream environment. This includes training deaf and hearing consumers
regarding the role of the transliterator.
Establish effective working relationships with students, staff, and all
participants in the educational environment.
Pursue professional development opportunities.
Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education
Supervisor.



Requirements:
Must possess or meet requirements for Civil Service title of Interpreter for
the Deaf. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency
diploma, plus
EITHER:
Two years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in providing
American Sign Language interpretation services,
OR Possession of a National Interpreter Certificate (NIC) recognized by the
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf;
OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or
university with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in American Sign
Language Interpretation or a closely related field. Prior interpreting
experience preferred.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Associate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.monroe2boces.org