DHH Interpreter

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Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

About the Position

Edkey Inc. is seeing an experience Sign Language Interpreter. The job of the sign language interpreter was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with academic activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice; participating as a team member for the team.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Highschool Diploma

Experience

• 1 year of working in school or children with disabilities

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to possess a valid Level One Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card by the time of hire.
• EIPA minimum score of 3.5 or NIC Certification; Comprehensive skills Certificates
• Certified in ASL

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in interpreting, American Sign Language and/or deaf studies or related field
• Prior experience as an Educational Interpreter

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
• Assist in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student's case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student's case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student's activities
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc)
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director

Working Conditions

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, walking up and down stairs/ramps, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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