ASL Interpreter

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Interpreter serves within the special education program to support hearing impaired student(s) in the school setting. The primary areas of responsibility are supporting the student in their learning program through interpretation in the general education and special education settings, collecting and recording data concerning the student’s progress as requested by the teacher, and assisting student in completion of assignments. The sign language interpreter is directly responsible to both the teacher and to the Building Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with the teacher of the hearing impaired, classroom teacher and student’s family to develop and support appropriate learning interventions.
• Provide interpretation services and assistance to a student with a hearing impairment.
• Assist classroom teachers in the general education program in techniques of instructional programming and adapting materials for hearing impaired students where appropriate.
• Assist the physical education teacher and librarian by adapting regular program activities to meet the individual needs of the hearing impaired student.
• Assist hearing impaired student with academic, non-academic, and sign language skills, including the use of computer technology as appropriate.
• Assist in directing activities for the visually impaired student to maintain the student’s safety at all times.
• Collect, analyze, and report on student learning data in order to make appropriate adjustments to the student learning program and instruction.
• Work cooperatively with a building team in planning, supporting, and providing instruction, as appropriate.
• Plan, develop, and contribute to appropriate IEP paperwork as required for each assigned special education student to ensure compliance with federal state and district procedures.
• Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students, parents, and district staff, maintaining ongoing and open communication.
• Use technology to provide challenging instruction to students of all learning levels.
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to support the student through interpretation in the school setting, both in academic and non-academic interactions.
• Ability and willingness to take directions, accept responsibility and work as a member of an instructional team.
• Ability to assist hearing impaired students in an instructional capacity while teaching the skills towards independence.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Previous successful classroom experience in working with students, preferably with hearing impairments.

REQUIRED TESTING: None Specified

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Certification in American Sign Language (ASL). Valid WA State Driver’s License and appropriate insurance required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: That which is authorized by your supervisor and required to be effective in the position and to maintain certification.

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

BARGAINING UNIT: Unrepresented

DISCLAIMER, ADA AND NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and or are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employer.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and/or complaints of alleged discrimination involving staff: Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources, (425)837-7060.