Special Education Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (American Sign Language)

Jefferson Parish Schools•Marrero, LA

16d

About The Position

Scope of Responsibility: Provides a visual and spoken representation of both source and target language in order that D/HH students have access to the general educational curriculum and meet the goals set forth by state and parish guidelines PERFORMANCE RESPPONSIBILITIES /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. INSTRUCTIONAL Interprets lessons for students Interprets messages/interactions for teachers and students Follows Code of Ethics from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Interprets for faculty and teacher meetings and at IEP meetings for assigned D/HH students. Works with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce skills/concepts Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teachers Prepares materials to help meet individual differences Plans, implements, and modifies interpreting strategies as needed. Reviews signs associated with lesson; responsibly develops and enters signs on computer; submits typed signs to the teacher weekly; teaches those developed signs to student as well as others 2. NONINSTRUCTIONAL Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and School Board Attends faculty meetings when requested Attends and participates in paraeducator workshops Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any student schedule changes Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports Corrects objective tests and written assignments Accompanies students to office, first aid room, and restroom Maintains discipline standards according to regulation of the school system and the assigned teacher Performs all other related duties assigned by the principal

Requirements

Must have 48 hours of college
Hold the Ancillary Qualified Certificate issued by BESE
Must know and be able to use Total Communication skills. Communications must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor
Shows documentation of maintenance of certificate through six (6) semester credits fo continuing professional education or the equivalent contact hours (90) during the five years preceding application for renewal of certificate. This is an average of eighteen (18) contact hours per year.
Has passed the videotaped version of the EIPA at a level of 3.0 or has passed the Basic Cued Speech Proficiency Rating at a level of Proficient.

Nice To Haves

Hold an EIPA at a level of 3.5

Responsibilities

Interprets lessons for students
Interprets messages/interactions for teachers and students
Follows Code of Ethics from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
Interprets for faculty and teacher meetings and at IEP meetings for assigned D/HH students.
Works with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce skills/concepts
Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teachers
Prepares materials to help meet individual differences
Plans, implements, and modifies interpreting strategies as needed.
Reviews signs associated with lesson; responsibly develops and enters signs on computer; submits typed signs to the teacher weekly; teaches those developed signs to student as well as others
Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and School Board
Attends faculty meetings when requested
Attends and participates in paraeducator workshops
Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any student schedule changes
Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports
Corrects objective tests and written assignments
Accompanies students to office, first aid room, and restroom
Maintains discipline standards according to regulation of the school system and the assigned teacher
Performs all other related duties assigned by the principal