Educational Interpreter III (multiple) 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student’s individualized education program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.

Requirements

American Sign Language, Signed English, Signed Exact English and/or other recognized modes of communication used within the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Basics of core content/curriculum
Values, behavior, and language of the American Deaf culture
Legal rights of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Interpreter Code of Ethics as outlined in KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:120
Facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, students and visitors
Interpret into spoken English the questions and verbal presentations of deaf and hard-of-hearing student, faculty, staff or visitors
Work independently with little or no direction
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Serve as a mentor when appropriate as per KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:070
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in interpreting, education or related field preferred.
Hold National Association for the Deaf (NAD) certification (NAD IV – Advanced or NAD V - Master) or hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or other certification as recognized by KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:030.
Minimum of two years experience interpreting in an educational setting or related field with supporting documentation.
Must hold Temporary License or Full License issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing per KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:030 or 201 KAR 39:070 and obtain Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090

Nice To Haves

Consideration for additional compensation may be given for additional college credit acquired, deaf/blind interpreting and work done outside of school hours.

Responsibilities

Use recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, students and visitors
Attend classes with deaf and hard-of-hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible classroom activities
Interpret at meetings, conferences, appointments, field trip, assembly, and other educational activities
Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisors
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating
Serve as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release Committee process
Participate in professional development as relevant to the interpreting
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.