Interpreter Sign Language

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The job of Sign Language Interpreter was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for interpreting for students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and their hearing peers; which also includes all district staff as well as the community members. This job reports to Interpreter Specialist for Sign Language Interpreters.

Requirements

• Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Registration required
• Minimum EIPA 3.5 or BEI Basic
• Minimum of an Associate's degree with study in job related area
• Adhering to safety practices
• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Using district approved crisis intervention techniques
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Instructional procedures and practices knowledge
• Age appropriate student activities knowledge
• Safety practices and procedures knowledge
• Conflict resolution knowledge
• Stages of child development/behavior knowledge
• Safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques knowledge
• Ability to schedule activities
• Ability to collect data
• Ability to use basic, job-related equipment
• Flexibility to work with others
• Ability to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes
• Ability to operate equipment using standardized methods
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with constant interruptions

Nice To Haves

• Preferred EIPA 4.0, BEI Advanced, KQAS 4, NIC, or other RID Certification
• Preferred Bachelor's degree with study in job related area

Responsibilities

• Provides American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) interpretation for any school sponsored activities with students, staff and the school community for the purpose of facilitating communication using sign to voice and voice to sign.
• Assesses classroom, assembly hall, and other room setups for students, staff and school community (e.g. noise level, visibility, lighting, preferential seating, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper setup to facilitate effective communication using sign to voice and voice to sign.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. all emergency drills, injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of interpreting voice to sign and sign to voice to ensure effective communication is happening when safety concerns arise.
• Conducts meetings for the purpose of educating school district staff regarding the interpreter’s role and the intricacies of facilitation of communication using sign to voice and voice to sign.
• Educates school community members and any individual regarding the Interpreter’s role, this education is continuously provided.
• Confers with teaching staff for the purpose of conveying information and assisting the interpreting process to ensure the student understands the interpretation which is presented.
• Provides teachers with input for the purpose of assisting in evaluating language needs of the student. This assessment is based off the IEP, (e.g. completing the IEP feedback form).
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree