INTERPRETER, EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE

Denver Public Schools • Denver, CO

104d

About The Position

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter transliterates and interprets materials for employees, students and parents with hearing disabilities. Facilitates communication between users and non-users of Sign Language. Observes and provide feedback to Educational Interpreters.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Interpreting is required
• 2+ years of American Sign Language and Signing Exact English is required
• CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization is required
• Valid driver's license with appropriate insurance and acceptable driving record for the past 3 years
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position

Responsibilities

• Provides observation, support, feedback, resources and professional development to meet the specialized needs of Educational Interpreters and Signing Paraprofessionals
• Transliterates and interprets, using Sign Language, for the Deaf Hard of Hearing (DHH) student
• Acts as primary substitute for an Educational Interpreter, updates Interpreter schedules, and contacts agency Interpreter substitutes when coverage is needed
• Provides interpreting and tutoring support to students during general or special education classes, music, testing situations, and medical services
• Serves as a resource person for sign vocabulary and organizes a database of appropriate strategies to compensate for unknown signs
• Acts as a part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and supports the accommodations and modifications specified, implementing them under the direction of a teacher
• Under the direction of staff, is responsible for the maintenance and use of specialized equipment and the maintenance of hearing assistive and adaptive technology
• Collaborates with supervisor and team to develop District policies or guidelines regarding interpreter services

Benefits

• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan
• Time off
• Health and wellness benefits
• PERA Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees