American Sign Language Interpreter

West Ada School District•EAGLE, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others, including school staff, service providers, and peers within the educational environment. The primary functions of an employee in this class is to communicate effectively and to interpret accurately from spoken English to sign language (ASL, PSE, or MCE, whichever appropriate) and from sign language to spoken English. The position may also provide tutoring and supplemental instruction for students. The position is directly supervised by the building principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a classroom environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
A minimum score of 3.5 or better on the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) or, NAD (National Association of the Deaf) certification or, nationally certified by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
Must have a valid Idaho Driver’s license and a vehicle to drive and/or they must provide their own transportation for job related activities.
Adherence to Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, review, and translate a variety of written and text documents and materials.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL).
Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for long periods of time, able to lift up to 20 pounds and work in a classroom environment.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) to three (3) years ASL or related interpreting experience is preferred.
Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Interprets for students utilizing their preferred mode of communication during the school day in academic and non-academic settings with staff, peers and other students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Assists teachers in modifying and adapting materials and presentations used in the classroom.
May assist the student with tutoring or other supplemental instruction under the direction of the certified teacher.
Assists in implementing a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Performs interpreting duties in the classroom, tutoring, supplemental or special instruction, conference, and related educational situations, as directed.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
May be required to conduct in-service or training classes to instruct staff in ASL.
Other related duties as required.