POSITION OVERVIEWAbout the PositionEdkey Inc. is seeing an experience Sign Language Interpreter. The job of the sign language interpreter was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with academic activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice; participating as a team member for the team.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducationExperience- 1 year of working in school or children with disabilities
Other Requirements - Must possess or have the ability to possess a valid Level One Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card by the time of hire.
- EIPA minimum score of 3.5 or NIC Certification; Comprehensive skills Certificates
- Certified in ASL
Preferred Requirements - Associate degree or higher in interpreting, American Sign Language and/or deaf studies or related field
- Prior experience as an Educational Interpreter
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS- 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
Working ConditionsRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, walking up and down stairs/ramps, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.