Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate communication and provide access in the classroom setting. This includes conveying all educational content and intent, incidental information, and supporting social interactions. The interpreter should take into account the student's IEP goals, language and culture needs of all persons, Deaf and hearing, as well as the environment in order to provide the most effective interpretations.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill and certification in expressive and receptive sign language interpreting.
RID-NIC certification; OR 4.0+ on the EIPA and pass on the written exam; OR provisional certificate required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary settings within District 196; facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing consumers.
Adapt physical conditions to optimize students' visual access to interpreted message(s) in the classroom setting.
Adhere to the code of conduct for educational interpreters.
Ensure interpreting techniques are aligned with students' language level and follow student's individualized education plans as appropriate.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, teachers and other staff; maintains confidentiality within the team; supports communication between team members.
Help to maintain safety of all students and the learning environment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.