Educational Interpreter
About The Position
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: CPSD Educational Interpreter REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education LENGTH OF CONTRACT OR WORK YEAR: 9 months (187 days) SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Interprets for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational setting, as outlined by the IEP; Communicates through sign-language or speech for the student to the teacher and teacher to student; Collaborates with special education teacher(s), general education teacher(s), related service provider(s), paraprofessional(s); Collaborates regarding academic supports and adapt classroom/school activities to promote participation of the deaf or hard of hearing student; Encourages interaction with hearing peers by modeling appropriate social strategies; Prepares for classroom academic content; Assists special education teachers in the review of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students who are deaf or hearing impaired; Participates in IEP and parent meetings when appropriate; Consults with school personnel to provide training and support regarding necessary supports for students who are deaf or hearing impaired; Reports to Director of Special Education Director but also works closely with building administrators; Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or Director of Special Education; Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all student records; Maintains punctuality, attendance, and appropriate professional behavior; Completes assigned tasks or duties in a timely manner; Works assigned days, using sick and personal leave appropriately; and Adheres to the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Registered with the Mississippi Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH)
- Mississippi Provisional Certification, Q&A Certification, or RID Certification
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in the public school setting.
Responsibilities
- Interprets for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational setting, as outlined by the IEP
- Communicates through sign-language or speech for the student to the teacher and teacher to student
- Collaborates with special education teacher(s), general education teacher(s), related service provider(s), paraprofessional(s)
- Collaborates regarding academic supports and adapt classroom/school activities to promote participation of the deaf or hard of hearing student
- Encourages interaction with hearing peers by modeling appropriate social strategies
- Prepares for classroom academic content
- Assists special education teachers in the review of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students who are deaf or hearing impaired
- Participates in IEP and parent meetings when appropriate
- Consults with school personnel to provide training and support regarding necessary supports for students who are deaf or hearing impaired
- Reports to Director of Special Education Director but also works closely with building administrators
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or Director of Special Education
- Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all student records
- Maintains punctuality, attendance, and appropriate professional behavior
- Completes assigned tasks or duties in a timely manner
- Works assigned days, using sick and personal leave appropriately
- Adheres to the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics
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Education Level
High school or GED
