DHH Educational Interpreter Tutor, District (Internal Only)

Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Department, the DHH Educational Interpreter Tutor provides support, services and consultation to address a student's defined communication needs as outlined in their individual Education Program (IEP). The DHH Educational Interpreter Tutor provides support to IEP teams with consideration of student communication and assisting in technology needs. The DHH Educational Interpreter Tutor provides training, consultation and monitoring of staff in the use of equipment/devices. This role involves adapting language levels, assisting with classroom modifications, and providing direct support and tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing to facilitate communication and reinforce learning objectives.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (Interpreting or related field)
• Valid Colorado Educational Interpreter Certification of Verification (CEIC) or Authorization: Educational Interpreter granted by Colorado Department of Education with a minimum score of 3.5 on the EIPA.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in related field
• Fluent in receptive and expressive sign language in one or more of the following, American Sign Language, Pidgin or a manually coded English system such as Signing Exact English or Signed English
• Knowledge of the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture and child development

Responsibilities

• 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 facilitation effective communication.
• Maintains daily notebook/log 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. as requested) 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Benefits

• sick leave
• discretionary leave
• vacation
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree