Sign Language Interpreter

Catawba County Schools • Newton, NC

4d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Sign Language Interpreter (DHH Educational Interpreter) will assist the Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing to provide services necessary for the educational programming and academic improvement of children aged birth to 21 years with a diagnosed hearing loss as assigned by the supervising Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Under the supervision of the Exceptional Children’s Director or other designee, and Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, the educational interpreter assists teachers and offers support in the implementation of instructional activities in the school setting. He/she will use a variety of methods, materials, and equipment at the direction of and in support of the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Requirements

• AA degree in interpreting or related field
• At least a 3.5 on the EIPA
• Individuals serving as an Educational Interpreter must annually complete 20 hours of professional learning related to interpreting that the local education agency has approved.
• Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of typical language development.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Working knowledge of the subjects being interpreted.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.
• Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skill while maintaining the integrity of the message.
• Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.
• Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions.
• Physical demand requirements are for light work.
• Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions.
• Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
• Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.
• Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects.
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
• Requires the ability to talk and hear.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and adults in the school environment.
• Studies the lesson content prior to class to ensure an accurate representation of the material.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.
• Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
• Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.
• Follows all school policies as stated in individual school handbooks.
• Attends in-service programs and staff meetings as they relate to general information distributed to the faculty, issues that deal specifically with the educational setting, or Interpreter/Cued Language Transliterator development.
• Teaches interpreting/transliterating classes to students or staff as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree