Sign Language Interpreter

Orange-Ulster Boces • Goshen, NY

109d

About The Position

The work involves responsibility for translating spoken material into sign language for deaf and hard of hearing students. This position also involves responsibility for interpreting comments of deaf and hard of hearing students for teachers, aides and peers. An employee in this class works closely with deaf and hard of hearing students in a classroom setting. The incumbent works under the general supervision of an administrative superior. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
• Proficiency in American Sign Language as determined by review and approval of appointing authority

Responsibilities

• Provides interpreting and/or transliterating utilizing American Sign Language and English for deaf and hard of hearing students
• Interprets comments of deaf and hard of hearing students for teachers, aides and peers
• Accompanies and supervises deaf and hard of hearing students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.
• May assist with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audio-visual presentations, etc.
• May proctor and assist in the administration of various tests
• May assist teacher by performing a variety of duties related to teaching activities, such as photocopying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.
• May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher
• May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed
• May arrange and assist with parent conferences under direction of teacher
• May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED