Temp Aide - Interpreter DHH

Wichita Public School • Wichita, KS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an administrator and direction of a certificated/licensed staff, Interpreting Services supports student achievement in the academic setting by effectively facilitating signed and/or spoken communication for d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students, parents and staff. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and passing the Para PD Now Assessment. Specific positions may require training in first aid, child abuse symptoms, and/or illness symptoms. Knowledge of various sign language modalities may be necessary. This job requires certification and/or licensure, with accepted certifications including EIPA (minimum 4.0), KQAS (minimum 4.0), and RID National Interpreter Certification. Other state certifications may be accepted. A two-year Professional Development Plan is available for interpreters scoring at least 3.0 on the EIPA to help them achieve a minimum 4.0 score. The position is Non-Exempt.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• Pass the Para PD Now Assessment
• EIPA: 4.0 minimum, must retake every five years unless score is 5.0
• KQAS: 4.0 minimum, must maintain current certification
• RID: National Interpreter Certification (e.g. certified interpreter/transliterator, certified deaf interpreter, certified oral interpreter) must maintain current certification
• Certifications by other states may be accepted, must be current
• Ability to work with students who demonstrate the need for intensive services in one or more categorical areas
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience
• General knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: American Sign Language, Pidgeon Signed English, Manually Coded English, English
• A significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality (e.g. NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, EIPA Code of Ethics)
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance

Nice To Haves

• Some positions require in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
• Some positions may require knowledge of various sign language modalities
• Interpreting Services staff are encouraged to take advantage of in-services provided by the building or district

Responsibilities

• Assesses classroom, assembly hall, and other room setups (e.g. volume level, visibility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper setup to facilitate deaf and hard of hearing students' learning
• Attends in-services, workshops and training for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to job functions and maintaining interpreter certification
• Submits an Interpreting Services report to be included in the IEP
• Attends Individual Education Program meetings, as assigned, for the purpose of providing necessary input into the evaluation of students' communication needs
• Actively collaborates with teachers and IEP team members for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementation of students' objectives
• Follows strict code of ethics for the purpose of ensuring that student confidentiality is maintained
• Facilitates all communication in all educational settings (e.g. lesson being taught, teacher interactions, student interactions, students' questions, assemblies, speakers, environmental noises, alarms, announcements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that student receives equal access to information being presented
• Reviews materials to be presented by teachers and other speakers for the purpose of facilitating unfamiliar terms/materials for the student
• Supports self-advocacy on the part of the student for the purpose of preparing the student to become increasingly independent
• Maintain high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues
• Model appropriate behavior for students
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, staff, and parents
• Communicate with students, parents, instructional and support staff by letter, phone, e-mail, fax or personal contact as directed by the administrator or classroom teacher
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and parent conferences as required
• Acquire a minimum of 20 hours of in-service annually. After 3 years a minimum of 10 in-service hours is required.
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• A two year Professional Development Plan is available twice for interpreters who scored at least a 3.0 on the EIPA while developing their skills to achieve a minimum 4.0 score on the EIPA

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED