Sign Language Interpreter - Edgewood Middle School

HCPS•Harford, PA

51d•$41,039 - $65,939•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Edgewood Middle School. The primary role is to effectively and impartially facilitate communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals within the educational environment. This includes interactions with administrators, staff, teachers, service providers, parents, and peers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certificate in Interpreting
Has obtained an Educational Interpreter License, Provisional Educator Interpreter License or General Interpreter License issued by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Interprets/transliterates according to the specifications on the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan, contributing to language, communication and access-related support to the student.
Reviews and familiarizes with instructional materials and academic content in preparation for lesson objectives, including previewing textbooks, reviewing teacher lesson plans and/or electronic presentations and any additional classroom materials for effective interpretation.
Works with a student within the constraints of the job description, avoiding counseling, advising, or interjecting personal opinions.
Establishes rapport with the assigned student(s) to adapting service delivery to the cognitive and maturational level of the student(s).
Facilitates all student communication in the school environment, both in and out of classroom.
Provides academic and nonacademic supports in the school setting, as appropriate, and within the reasonable limits of this job description.
Supports students’ right to self-advocacy and/or recognize the need and assist student with advocacy to create an environment that ensures visual access to materials and to interpreters’ signing.
Participates and maintains confidentiality in an Individual Education Program (IEP) or any other meetings involving the assigned students, as a team member, when appropriate.
Participates in student related activities, as needed.
Assists staff members in understanding the needs of the student and the role of the Educational Interpreter.
Works collaboratively with classroom teacher, deaf educators, supervisor and school staff to ensure that the goals of the student, school and department are met.
Collaborates with in-service training to classroom/school personnel about the roles and responsibilities of the educational interpreter and/or deaf/heard of hearing related issues.
Engages in ongoing professional development that enhances both skills and theoretical knowledge within the role of educational interpreting.
Builds capacity with teachers/staff toward the goal of increasing interaction between deaf or hard of hearing students and their peers.
Collaborates with the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to support students and families with Deaf community resources.
Communicates educational or equipment needs/concerns of the student to the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Interacts in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or individuals and participate as an effective team member.
Demonstrates flexibility within the educational community to ensure the needs of the students are being met.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.