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American Sign Language Interpreter II - Special Education

Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
$25,71 an hour
Full-time

OVERVIEW

To provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School education or equivalent required
  • Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card required
  • Meet minimum Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 3.5-3.9
  • Knowledge of sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting, proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan required
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency (verbal and written)
  • Basic knowledge of child and language development
  • Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students
  • Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • 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

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Interpreters

Director, Hearing Impaired Program

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.

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