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Maize Unified School District 266

Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (5375)

JOB POSTING

Job Details

Title Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Posting ID 5375

Description

Purpose Statement

The Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing supports to the instructional program with specific

responsibilities for facilitating communication for hearing impaired students by converting voice

to sign and sign to voice; assisting in the instruction or supervision of hearing impaired students;

and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hearing impaired

persons.

Essential Functions

1. Adapts classroom work and assessment instruments under the direction of the teacher to

provide support and reinforce lesson plans to assigned students.

2. Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g.

tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) to provide the required care for assigned

students.

3. Attends field trips, extra curricular activities, sporting events, etc. to provide

interpretation services for the student and students participating.

4. Instructs hearing impaired students, individual or small groups, under the supervision of

the teacher to implement goals and improve student\' success by the conversion of

language to SEE or ASL.

5. Interprets in meetings and activities to provide communication between voice to sign and

sign to voice for hearing impaired individuals.

6. Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of documenting

activities and providing reliable information.

7. Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. ensuring a

safe and positive learning environment.

8. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g. IEPs, etc.) to

convey and gather information required to perform functions and provide SEE or ASL

interpretation.

9. Prepares documents and written materials (e.g. curriculum materials, anecdotal written

observations, etc.) to communicate information to students and staff and assist the

teacher in developing recommendations.

10. Provides teachers with input to assist in evaluating student progress.

11. Rides school bus with students, as needed, to and from school to provide interpretation

services.

12. Translates verbal communication to assist students, teachers, and parents in

communicating effectively between voice to sign and sign to voice.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning

of the work unit.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications

Ability to operate equipment used in instructional media machines and specialized equipment for

the

hearing impaired

Knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions, percentiles, and/or ratios

Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines

Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques

Knowledge of ASL or other manual communication language

Ability to communicate with tact and patience and to use active listening skills

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals

Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans

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Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and creative

Ability to work under limited supervision and as part of a team

Education, Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college hours preferred

ESSE or equivalent-Lev el 4 Certification

Experience

Job related experience is desired

Physical Demands, Working Environment

This position generally requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying

up to twenty (20) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 45% sitting, 10% walking, and 45% standing.

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