Educational Interpreter II

Anchorage Schools • Anchorage, AK

76d • $38,059 - $54,898

About The Position

The Educational Interpreter interprets and transliterates between deaf students and English speaking non-signers in school-related environments. The interpreter provides other supports to the learning environment such as directing attention and identifying environmental sounds. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Must acquire an EIPA 4.0 or above and the passage of the knowledge Written Test within three years of hire.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language and spoken/written English, including academic English.
• Must have the ability to effectively and accurately comprehend, interpret, and transliterate ASL to English and vice versa among students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding American Deaf culture and sensitive to multicultural environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in American Sign Language Interpreting from an accredited college or University.
• Must be working toward RID certification or equivalent.
• Completion of an educational interpreter training program, or documented proof of ongoing participation in interpreter training activities.
• Minimum of two years of paid interpreting work.
• Possession and maintenance of an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment rating of 3.5.
• Receipt of a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Knowledge Assessment (EIPA-WT).

Responsibilities

• Interprets and transliterates between Deaf & Hard of Hearing students and English speaking non-signers in the classroom, and in other settings to include activities both on campus, the community, and school related extracurricular activities.
• Interprets and transliterates between Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff and English speaking non-signers for school related purposes, when not assigned to students.
• Adapts signing level to communication needs of the students.
• Ensures appropriate logistics such as lighting and seating are implemented for effective interpreting.
• Prepares for content and message delivery of instructional materials.
• Provides clear and appropriate information for substitute interpreters.
• Functions as a member of the educational team, at times participating in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Attends interpreter training and skill building sessions annually.
• Interacts with the public as a representative of AKSD.
• Demonstrates in work activities and interactions knowledge of the role, duties, and functions of an educational interpreter.
• Works with students ages 3 to 21 with a variety of disabilities and in a variety of educational settings.
• Works as an effective educational team member.
• Abides by the Anchorage School District protocol/policy and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Maintains professional boundaries as noted in the Alaska Educational Interpreter Handbook.

Benefits

• Retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree