Sign Language Interpreter

Job Description

Ashmore Connection is currently seeking an excellent Sign Language Interpreter for a full-time opportunity in the Rainier area this school year! New grads welcome!

Duties :

• Work under the direction and supervision of the teacher to whom assigned.
• Interpret for students utilizing the students preferred mode of communications.
• Provide interpreting during the school day in academic and non-academic settings.
• Confer with educators to plan for interpreting.
• Demonstrate and understand the educational process of interpreting by receiving training specific to job needs
• To assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing and perform other related duties which benefit the students.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
• Interpret auditory and signed information which includes environmental sounds, teacher instruction, student questions, and peer communication as described in Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.
• Attend student’s IEP Team meeting in order to provide information about the student’s communication abilities and needs.
• Serve as a member of the educational team to provide direct support to students with deaf and blindness as indicated in the students’ Individualized Educational Plan
• Work effectively in close physical proximity to students who are primarily visual and tactile learners.
• Become proficient in the assigned student’s communication methods and strategies.
• Assist staff in teaching academics, daily living and social skills
• Accompany and support the student during community-based instruction.
• Create activities and experiences to complement instructional program and IEP goals

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Ashmore Connection offers great benefits, including :

If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for the deaf and hard of hearing community and are looking to make a difference in education, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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