Interpreter, Sign Language

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sign Language Interpreter, Nationally Certified, will faithfully and equitably facilitate communication between hearing individuals and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including, but not limited to, students, administrators, staff, teachers, service providers, parents, and peers within the educational environment. The Sign Language Interpreter, Nationally Certified, will collaborate with the educational team to promote and sustain equal access during all interpreted material. All district employees must: Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work. Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Attended Interpreter Training Program or passed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)/National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam and National Interpreter Certification administered and awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) (e.g. Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC)/Certificate of Interpretation (CI)/Certificate of Transliteration (CT)/NIC, or EIPA Ed:K-12).
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification acceptable upon review.
Member of RID (must provide proof of membership annually).
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
Writes routine reports and correspondence.
Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.
Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Nice To Haves

Educational Interpreting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides interpreting or transliterating services to students who are deaf/hard of hearing at one or more sites, using the appropriate mode of communication as specified by the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Activities requiring the services of the interpreter include, but are not limited to, lectures, field trips, discussions, films, other media, club meetings, speech therapy, and special projects.
Provides interpreting or transliterating services for school functions and activities that may include consumers other than the students who are deaf. Activities requiring the services of the interpreter include, but are not limited to, parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, athletic practices and events, and performances.
Prepares and reviews for interpreting or transliterating services by becoming familiar with academic materials, concepts, and vocabulary and by suggesting appropriate accommodations for student needs.
Participates as a member of the educational team and may provide field-specific technical assistance to the school staff and administrators. Updates appropriate members of the educational team regarding student performance.
Exhibits ability to identify and match language needs of consumers.
Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National Association of the Deaf (RID/NAD) Code of Professional Conduct and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Guidelines for Professional Conduct, including confidentiality, conduct, and professionalism.
Maintains appropriate professional interpreting credentials and field-specific professional development.
Attends in-service programs and meetings as directed.
Demonstrates continued interest in self-improvement regarding interpreting skills and general understanding of the educational process.
Acts as mentor to interpreters recently hired by the district or assigned through post-secondary educational institution at the discretion of Lead Interpreter.
Performs any other duties as assigned.