EC Sign Language Interpreter

Cabarrus County School District • Concord, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class is responsible for transliterating/interpreting in the classroom or at school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and/or the teacher of the deaf. The employee consults with the teachers when problems arise. Errors can seriously inhibit the progress of student learning. Limited supervision is provided.

Requirements

• Minimum of Level 3 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment or a passing score on a state level interpreting evaluation.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• No prior experience is required.
• Must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting that has been approved by the local education agency.
• Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of typical language development.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Working knowledge of subjects being interpreted.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.
• Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skill while maintaining the integrity of the message.
• Ability to work as part of the Individualized Education Program team.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, calculators, printers, copiers, etc.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
• Work occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires observing general surroundings and activities.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and the adults in the school environment.
• Studies the context of the lessons prior to class to ensure accurate representation of the lesson.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.
• Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
• Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.
• May teach beginning sign language to students or staff.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED