Educational Interpreter (2023-2024 school year)

Michigan City Area Schools•Michigan City, IN

18h

About The Position

General Purpose The educational interpreter’s primary function is to facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system. The educational interpreter provides interpreting and support services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing being educated in the school district. Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include tutoring, participation in meetings, and being an active member of the school’s educational team. The primary role of the educational interpreter is to serve as a facilitator of communication: to interpret. When the need arises for both interpreting and some other task (e.g. recess/hall supervision, tutoring, etc.), interpreting takes priority and should not be interrupted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language, or similar field, preferred
Relevant experience
Meet professional education requirements of Michigan City Area Schools and the State of Indiana
Possess or be eligible for a permit in Educational Interpreting in the State of Indiana
Possess basic knowledge of special education laws and regulations and can follow developed procedures

Responsibilities

Provide expressive and voice interpreting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in general education classes
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide tutoring/review services as necessary for students who are deaf or hard of hearing when it does not interfere with the task of interpreting.
Assist with the set up of note-taking services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, when necessary.
Participate in educational team activities either in person or via a report. Activities may include team meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) conference,s and/or informal staff meetings. Input from the interpreter may involve information regarding communication strategies and progress related to the child’s use of the interpreter.
Serve as a liaison between the students who are deaf or hard of hearing, hearing peers, staff, and faculty members.
Lead or assist in providing in-services to hearing students, staff, and parents as requested in regard to sign language, deafness, Deaf culture, interpreting, and consumer education.
Provide interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, extracurricular activities, and parent meetings when requested in advance. (Compensation by the school district for interpreting services provided outside of normal school hours should also be agreed upon in advance.)
Use any scheduled preparation time (comparable to teacher preparation time) to preview materials, conference with teachers, record data in logs, research signs, etc.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the position.
Maintain professional standards.