INTERPRETER, EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE

DPS Careers • Denver, CO

106d

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
• 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

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees