Educational Interpreter, Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Adams 12 Five Star Schools•Mountain View, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Interpreter facilitates communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and staff using the manual communication mode appropriate for each student. The role also tutors students in academic classes and lessons and helps hearing staff and students understand the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The interpreter works across classroom and school settings, interpreting or transliterating instruction, meetings, activities, counseling and support services. As part of each student’s education team, the interpreter coordinates with teachers and support staff, prepares for instructional content, supports student learning and may assist with hearing equipment, behavior programs, communication systems, adaptations and student monitoring needs. The position may also include preparing instructional materials, clerical duties and Deaf awareness education. This is a permanent/regular classified position at Mountain View Elementary in Thornton, Colorado. It is listed as 34 hours per week, 0.85 FTE, for 9 months per year. The hourly range is $32.47–$41.03, with a minimum hourly rate of $32.47.

Requirements

Degree from an Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP); associate or bachelor’s degree as required by the program.
Proficiency in Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)/Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and/or American Sign Language (ASL).
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or above.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Keep current any required licenses, registrations, certifications and/or authorizations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in educational interpreting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret and/or transliterate academic instruction, films, assemblies, conferences, student meetings, IEP meetings, field trips, extracurricular activities and support services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Tutor students individually or in small groups under the supervision of the coordinating Teacher of the Deaf by reinforcing classroom concepts, assisting with assignments, modeling language and reinforcing vocabulary, study skills and life skills.
Support students in learning sign-system variations, developing language concepts, converting CASE/PSE into written English, and understanding the interpreter’s role and their rights and responsibilities when using an interpreter.
Communicate with the student’s education team about communication modes, tutoring strategies, educational goals, curriculum, classroom goals, student progress and educational rights and services.
Analyze and review instructional materials and plan for appropriate content and message delivery; ensure suitable interpreting logistics such as lighting and seating.
May assist students with personal hearing equipment and district hearing equipment, including hearing aids and DM systems.
May support instructors with behavior monitoring and behavior programs, and use equipment, augmentative communication systems, adaptations, OT/PT requirements and medical monitoring procedures specified for students.
May prepare instructional materials and perform clerical duties for the Deaf Education Department, including scheduling interpreters, copying materials and documenting information.
Interpret and/or transliterate confidential counseling and mental health sessions, disciplinary interactions and hearings, and physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions.
Interpret and/or transliterate for students or staff at parent/teacher conferences, staff and district meetings, in-services and required training.
Interpret and/or transliterate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing parents at conferences, school events, individual meetings and staff meetings.
May provide Deaf awareness education to hearing staff and students and promote positive public relations between the Deaf education program, the school and the community.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.