Educational Interpreter I

Public School of North Carolina • Jacksonville, NC

63d • 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

• 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 an Individualized Education Program team.
• A minimum of Level 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment, licensure from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), or a passing score on a state level interpreting evaluation and a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Persons serving as an Educational Interpreter I must annually complete 20 hours of training related to interpreting that has been approved by the local education agency.
• The ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to: standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually and orally communicate with staff and others.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and adults in the school environment.
• Studies the content 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees