Educational Interpreter

Rapides Parish School District • Alexandria, LA

11d

About The Position

To facilitate communication among deaf students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system

Requirements

• Meet all requirements for one of the following levels of interpreters: Interpreter /Aide-Must meet the requirements for a classroom aide and have at least minimal ability to communicate in signs.
• Certified Interpreter -Must have a high school diploma and hold certification in interpreting through on of the following: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment at a Level 3.5, or La. Commission for the Deaf at a Level 2 (Acceptance will be determined on an individual basis for those transferring with certification from another state)

Responsibilities

• To interpret expressively and receptively for deaf students including interpretations for presentations/lectures, films, videos, and cassette tapes
• To instruct students, staff, and faculty on the use of an interpreter within a mainstream setting; assist in determining seating arrangements in order to see the teacher, interpreter, and visual aids and supplemental teaching materials
• To monitor student’s progress in the mainstream educational program and report progress to the teacher
• To collect and record pertinent data for teacher’s review
• To study, review, and become familiar with the lessons and concepts of the various educational subjects; learn technical sign vocabulary specific to each class provide student (s) with technical sign vocabulary specific to each class
• To provide assistance in clarifying information; encourage student participation in class discussions; refer discipline problems to the teacher for modification
• To interpret for a variety of school events and activities; substitute for absent interpreters as needed; assist in the transport of elementary students to and room classes
• To provide input at the IEP conference concerning classroom strategies that are best suited for the individual deaf student
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Rapides Parish Special Education Supervisor
• Adhere to all Rapides Parish School Board policies, procedures, and regulations

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED