Educational Interpreter - Pool

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Building Administrator and the Assistant Director of Student Services and the direction of the Teacher for the Hearing Impaired, the Educational Interpreter provides a system of language communication to permit deaf/hearing impaired students to understand and express language in order to learn and communicate in their academic and school activity environment. The Educational Interpreter will provide each learner with services which enable him/her to reach their fullest potential in communication situations.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D., or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses and/or training in sign language and/or manually coded English.
Proficiency in American Sign Language and/or manually coded English.
Knowledge Appropriate sign language vocabulary.
Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf Code of Ethics.
Skills Basic reading, writing and computation skills
Abilities Adjust interpretation to the level or language system of the student/client.
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to promote good public relations between the hearing impaired, hearing peers, staff, and faculty members
Adhere to guidelines outlined in the Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf Code of Ethics.
Adjust interpretation to the level of language system of the student/client.
Interpret classroom lectures, assignments, and demonstrations.
Voice for student/client as appropriate.
Interpret for special request situations related to school functions and assist in structuring a learning environment conducive to communication interactions.
Interpret student interaction and group discussion, as necessary, for effective communication.
Actively pursue professional growth activities to maintain and improve professional competence.
Achieve and maintain a Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.