PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The job of Educational Interpreter was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf
and/or hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign
and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to
other school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Adapts language level to communication needs of the student for the purpose of ensuring optimum visual communication.
- Assists as a resource to regular education for the purpose of orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
- Assists in modifying classroom logistics for the purpose of meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Assists students who are deaf or hard of hearing in academic and non-academic activities, individually or in groups (e.g. regular
classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special events, etc.) for the purpose of presenting
and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Interprets or transliterates all language necessary during classroom instruction for the purpose of facilitating effective
communication.
- Maintains daily notebook/log when requested for the purpose of reporting student progress on objectives and daily work.
- Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning
environment.
- Participates in meetings (e.g. in-service, workshops, IEPs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or
conveying information related to the general goals of education to parents and/or students who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
- Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. appropriate lighting, seating, optimum visual, etc.) for the purpose of
providing a clear understanding and interpretation.
- Provides support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or
reinforcing classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf /hard of hearing.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate
personnel.
- Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of subjects for the purpose of supplementing their daily class
activities and enhance learning.
Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Certificates & Licenses: Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred.
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
