Educational ASL Interpreter

Coloma Community Schools • Coloma, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary job goal of the Educational ASL Interpreter is to provide educational interpreter services, as assigned, to ensure uninterrupted services. Generally speaking, educational interpreter services include (a) the communication of classroom information between General Education Teachers, Deaf Student, and other hearing students.

Requirements

• Degree of coursework in an educationally related field
• BA Degree preferred and/or a graduate of an interpreter training program
• An educational interpreter performance assessment (EIPA) score of at least 4.0 or working toward qualified certification
• Registry of interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification
• NAD-RID certification (NIC) at a certified level
• BEI2
• Knowledge of implications of deafness on childhood development
• Skills necessary to support and foster an effective team working environment
• Ability and willingness to support and instruct DHH students in acquiring ASL as an optional first language
• Knowledge of and ability to use technology for the purposes of organization, communication, and developing and providing accommodations to students

Responsibilities

• Accompany students to class and interpret lectures, lessons, and any other information presented to students
• Support and instruct DHH students in acquiring ASL as an optional first language
• Sign-to-voice interpretation for students to teachers, service providers and peers
• Prepare for interpreted class time by reviewing books, materials, and other instructional information
• Participate, as a member of the educational team, in team meetings, development of the students individualized education plans, and student evaluations
• Maintain classroom discipline, through a cooperative effort with the teacher, by implementing behavioral management programming
• Provide input and feedback to the supervising teacher, as requested
• Follow and support the implementation of student IEPs and related recommendations
• Continue educational and professional growth in order to maintain all required interpreter certifications
• Demonstrate the principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Adhere to Coloma policies and procedures, complete assigned responsibilities within agree-upon or established timelines, and perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• MPSERS Retirement System
• Paid Sick and personal days
• BCBS & Priority Health Medical Insurance(some plans free to employees)
• Dental & Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level