Sign Language Interpreter

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:

10/22/2025

Estimated Start Date:

11/01/2025

The Sign Language Interpreter performs highly skilled professional interpreter/tutor duties that provide students who have an educationally significant hearing loss with an established system of sign communication and equal opportunities to access the regular curriculum.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Analyzes student communication needs and adapts signing level for student

• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

• Clearly conveys educational concepts and facilitates student understanding of the educational material

• Communicates with parents on a regular basis regarding student needs and progress

• Coordinates instruction by maintaining regular communication with classroom teachers to identify concepts, specific vocabulary, and necessary materials for tutoring

• Determines and interprets in the most appropriate linguistic mode all classroom activities (teacher language, peer discussions, student contributions, films, assemblies, etc.) for assigned  deaf/hard of hearing student

• Educates others regarding the implications of hearing loss

• Educates the student and other professionals in understanding the role of the interpreter

• Encourages direct communication across various interactions

• Evaluates and ensures that the physical setting of the room will maximize instruction effectively for the hearing impaired

• Independently facilitates all communication in the classroom for deaf/hard of hearing student

• Interprets all oral communication accurately so that the intent and spirit of the message is conveyed

• Makes recommendations in the IEP. team meeting for students receiving services

• Promotes student independence

• Promotes student’s participation in classroom discussions and activities

• Routinely assesses student progress, changes, problems and equipment needs, and informs appropriate service provider or coordinator

• Serves as a consultant regarding strategies to:

• Understands, prepares, and communicates instruction for content and message delivery

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to create training materials, related documentation, and to train others

• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems, including databases and spreadsheets

• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks

• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Ability to work well others and share knowledge in a team environment

• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions

• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

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