Paraeducator-Certified Interpreter II (Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and direction of a teacher, this role acts as a communicator between pupil/teacher/parent when manual communication is used. The position assists the teacher in identifying the needs of hearing-impaired pupils in integrated classes, providing tutoring, guidance, or arranging for other resources. Responsibilities include interpreting test responses, reciting and reporting in manual communication, and acting as a paraprofessional assistant. This role is distinguished by the responsibility for interpreting subject matter and educational concepts to hearing-impaired pupils and interpreting their understanding back to the teacher, serving one pupil or a small group in a regular or mixed classroom setting. It requires Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Two years of paid experience working with people who communicate solely by manual communication.
Sufficient college coursework to become proficient in manual communications and possess RID or EIPA certification.
Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units from an accredited college or university) OR Obtained an associate's degree or higher OR Meet a rigorous standard of qualify and demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment.
Must possess Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification, or equivalent.
Must qualify with a score of 4.0 or higher on EIPA.
Certificate must be attached to the application.

Nice To Haves

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification

Responsibilities

Provides interpreter services for adults and/or pupils in integrated classes.
Interprets written and verbal educational materials to adults and students through sign language.
Interprets between adults, pupils, and/or teachers to bridge communication gaps.
Performs reverse interpretation (sign to voice) for comprehension by others in various settings.
Tutors pupils in academic and elective subjects.
Assists teachers in arranging and conducting special activities and classroom activities.
Attends in-service and staff meetings, providing interpretation services as needed.
Assists with lifting pupils in and out of wheelchairs.
Helps maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment.
Assists teachers in implementing the course of study through individual and group instruction.
Supervises classroom and outdoor playground activities to ensure safe practices and relationships.
Performs routine clerical tasks, operates duplicating machines, assembles materials, prepares materials, and performs incidental typing.
Confers regularly with teachers regarding planning, scheduling, instructional goals, student progress, and health or behavior issues.
May participate in developing and implementing individual or site crisis management plans.
Assists teachers with implementing pupils' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through various activities.
May administer first aid and assist pupils with medication under supervision.
Maintains confidentiality of pupil records.
Acts as a communicator between adults and teachers, and between pupils and peers.
Consults with integrated class teachers to identify and provide help to pupils through tutoring.
Acts as a liaison between administration, the Hearing Impaired Program staff, and regular classroom teachers.
Performs related duties as assigned.