Deaf interpreter job description

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Interpreter Certification Level 1 or equivalent post-secondary coursework
• Must possess strong organizational skills, customer service, telephone etiquette, administration support and positive interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• RID Code of Ethics
• Fluent in a Sign System i.e. SEE, CASE, ASL
• Ability to use Signing Exact English, SEE in the educational environment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Provide Interpreting or Transliterating through Signing Exact English, SEE, during instruction in the assigned classroom
• Reverse interpret student's questions and comments in English in the assigned classroom
• Assist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher to deaf students
• Provide additional explanations to the students in order to ensure understanding

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Have a working knowledge of district policies and practices that relate to the department.
• Follow established schedule - the RDSPD Coordinator and deaf education teacher of the program is responsible for formulating the schedule of the interpreter.
• Work cooperatively with principal, curriculum coordinator, special education teachers, support staff, and general education teachers to insure the success of the students

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Provide clerical duties as assigned; including, but not limited to: copying, faxing, filing, scanning and mailing documents related to classroom instruction
• Assist with bus duty; playground activities, and extracurricular activities such as field day, programs, and similar events in which deaf students are participating

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Help keep classroom orderly and attractive when assigned to deaf education classroom
• Prepare teaching materials for deaf education teacher during periods not assigned

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher to deaf students
• Provide assistance in the classroom while following the classroom plan, behavior plan or BIP of a particular student.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Maintain professional standards in regard to student confidentiality and information.
• Interpret in various school activities as requested by the deaf education teacher, including PTA meetings, ARD meetings and faculty meetings
• Promote positive awareness of deafness and its implications in the school and the community

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Attend professional development regarding Sign Interpreting, language development in Deaf children and professional ethics by attending the SEE Skillshop yearly.
• Acquire additional certification in Educational Interpreting
• Develop personal growth in SEE to be used daily during classroom instruction.
• Acquire knowledge of hearing equipment and Ling sounds while assisting the classroom teacher.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and evaluate student practicum interpreters, as requested by the Coordinator of the RDSPD

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the RDSPD Coordinator or teacher of the Deaf