Sign Language Interpreter

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The educational sign language interpreter provides services to individual students with hearing impairments within the school environment. This role supports the mission and values of Joplin Schools, ensuring compliance with privacy rights and safeguarding confidential information. The interpreter will communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community, providing excellent customer service and adapting to new information and techniques. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to district and state guidelines are also key expectations.

Requirements

Missouri Board of Healing Arts license is required.
Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in American Sign Language, Signing Exact English and/or Conceptual Accuracy Signed English.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the awareness of own limitations and strengths.
Demonstrates continued professional growth.
Demonstrates a successful level of performance in offering specialized programs.
Performs at an independent level in interpersonal and technical skills.
Demonstrates and fulfills IEP’s as prescribed by hearing impaired teacher.
Supports and implements policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives.
Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Deal with obstacles and constraints positively.
Demonstrates the ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties.
Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities for professional growth.
Maintains dress and appearance appropriate to a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for consultation on students or specific program needs.
Act as a resource to school personnel and Student Assistance Teams in developing and providing appropriate supports and services for students.
Collaborate with team members to identify and find resources to meet the health, social, and academic needs of students and families.
Demonstrate a competent level of skills and knowledge in interpreting educational programs.
Assist certificated and classified staff in local school districts in implementing the program for students with hearing impairments.
Provide assistance to the hearing impaired teacher in implementing the educational program for individual children with hearing impairments.
Work with individual students with hearing impairments and their teachers to develop language, articulation, and academic skills within the school and home environment.
May assist classroom teachers in understanding the role of the interpreter in issues of students with hearing impairments.
Maintain records including progress made.
Provide training to local school district instructional aides and students with hearing impairments in the appropriate sign language.
Demonstrate, manage, and organize the special materials, equipment, and environment essential to the specialized programs.
Demonstrate the awareness of own limitations and strengths.
Demonstrate continued professional growth.
Demonstrate a successful level of performance in offering specialized programs.
Perform at an independent level in interpersonal and technical skills.
Demonstrate and fulfill IEP’s as prescribed by hearing impaired teacher.
Support and implement policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives.
Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Deal with obstacles and constraints positively.
Demonstrate the ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of duties.
Seek and take advantage of opportunities for professional growth.
Maintain dress and appearance appropriate to a professional office setting.
Assist with other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher, Director of Special Services, and Principal.
Carry out all other duties as assigned.