Educational Interpreter

Position Type:
Support Staff/Sign Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
10/2/2023
Location:
Harrington Elementary-Albion
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Marshall Public Schools - websiteLOCATION:
Harrington Elementary
WORK YEAR:
School Year Calendar
HOURS:
7 hr/day
NATURE OF POSITION: To work collaboratively with general and special education teachers and other paraprofessionals to provide interpreting assistance to students.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Interpreters' Associates Degree from a state-approved program
• Knowledge of the problems of the deaf culture and the deaf community
• Knowledge of American Sign Language
• Knowledge of methods of working with deaf children and adults
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to understand and get along well with deaf and hearing persons
• Ability to fluently interpret communications between hearing person and hearing impaired persons
• Ability to interpret at varied vocabulary, language and educational levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, parents and staff
• Ability to interpret the terminology of instructional material meaningful to the deaf
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES
The nature of the responsibilities listed are a reflection of the job and are not intended to be all-inclusive

• Interprets/transliterates communications between hearing persons and deaf person
• Provides assistance to instructors by translating academic instructional material to deaf students in the classroom
• Attends classes with students and interprets instructions on a one-to-one or small group basis in vocational subject areas
• May interpret textbook materials for reading and non-reading deaf students
• Serve as an interpreter for students who attend IEPs
• Provide interpreting assistance to health care staff and other personnel in communicating with students
• Provide interpretation during telephone communication
• Prepare report for IEP about student use of interpreting services
• Serves as a member of the educational team by interpreting, translating and assuring through the instructor's questions, testing procedures and other indicators that the student has understood the message and provides feedback to teaching staff regarding the student's understanding of material
• Interprets meetings, hearings, workshops and other presentations regarding a variety of topics
• Interprets for deaf persons with varying levels of communication skills including minimal language skills, deaf/blind persons and professionals
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality
• Maintain a professional personal appearance
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures
• Adhere to Board Policies
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the principal and/or classroom teacher(s)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• External Applicants must complete an online application accompanied by a resume, cover letter and evidence to show minimum qualification requirements have been met (i.e. copy of transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.); paper copies will not be accepted. To access and start an application for employment, visit www.marshallpublicschools.org; click on Employment Opportunities under District area.