Educational Interpreter

Pediatric Developmental Services•Lexington, MS

About The Position

The Educational Interpreter transmits messages and environmental cues via a language or code that best meets the needs of the receiver in both academic and non-academic settings. The interpreter is expected to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff. The position calls upon the interpreter to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performance of duties. The Educational Interpreter is guided by best practice and by Mississippi Teacher Codes of Ethics.

Requirements

Completion of an "Interpreter training program" of at least two (2) years in duration that is accredited by the Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges, the Mississippi institutions of higher learning or a comparable agency in another state.
Must possess two or more of the following certifications listed below: National Association of the Deaf (NAD); or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID); or Mississippi Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH); or Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC); or Certificate of Interpretation (CI); or Certificate of Transliteration (CT); or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI).
Educational Interpreter Performance Appraisal [EIPA] Level 3 or 2 in Emergency circumstances: A provisional permit is allowed
Permit must be provided annually
Must provide documentation of improved interpreting skills
Requires the ability to display knowledge of techniques for communicating nonverbally using body language, mime, facial expression, gestures, and cues
Requires the ability to display knowledge of methods used in reverse interpretation of the manual communication of students who are deaf or hard of hearing (sign to voice techniques)
Requires the ability to display knowledge of broad sign language vocabulary
Requires the ability to display knowledge of the impact and implications of hearing loss on the student's comprehension of language
Requires the ability to display knowledge of the use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry, and/or standard report generation
Requires the ability to understand and utilize a variety of communication modes used by hearing impaired students
Requires the ability to display knowledge of reverse interpreting (sign to voice) the signed communication of students
Requires the ability to recognize symptoms of abuse and documenting/reporting observations
Requires the ability to use routine word processing software and familiarity with computer operations
Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Responsibilities

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
Interprets teacher's and other students' comment to program students during classroom activities
Interprets program students' comments to teachers during classroom activities
Researches and chooses signs to convey clear meanings in all settings
Provides note-taking or arranges note-taking services
Facilitates academic and personal communication for program students by providing interpreting services during tutoring sessions, counseling sessions, school assemblies, and after school activities
Provides information about students' communication and language needs consistent with the teams direction to teachers in mainstream classes
Exhibits knowledge of the language and communication needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing and the ability to communicate with students who are deaf/hard of hearing
Exhibits exemplary interpersonal skills in dealing with students, staff, and parents
Projects a positive image of the district to students, staff, and parents as well as exhibiting a positive and collaborative attitude on the job
Educates students and staff in the strategies, processes, and protocol for using an Interpreter
Advocates for communication access and models self-advocacy skills
Participates in professional growth activities
Participates in staff and building meetings as appropriate and as requested by teachers or administrators
Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or superintendent
Limited travel to and from meetings may be required
Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission