Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired

6 days ago

Sandy Hills, United States Jordan School District Full time

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the school Principal and teacher for the hearing impaired, the Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired provides communication assistance to hearing impaired students in a public school setting at multiple locations in accordance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and in compliance with established practices and procedures.  Assist hearing impaired students in individual or group academic and non-academic activities.  



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Provide communication assistance to hearing impaired students in a public school setting at multiple locations in accordance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and in compliance with established practices and procedures.  
    • Assist hearing impaired students in individual or group academic and non-academic activities.  Interpret class lectures, instructional information announcements, songs, assemblies, movies, class questions, or any other aspect of communication to permit the students with hearing impairments to function in the classroom.
    • Prepare class materials to fit the needs of the student.
    • Develop signs needed to convey information.  Teach students new signs, especially regarding units where signs may have been developed specifically for the unit.
    • Facilitate the communication and interaction skills of other students in the class with the student with hearing impairments.  Assist the teacher in providing appropriate seating and lighting background for the student.
  • Educate teachers, staff and students about deafness and how best to communicate with and facilitate the learning process of the student.
  • May perform one or more of the following specific duties as assigned (e.g.;  coordinate interpreter assignments for activities and District sponsored events; work with interpreting service agencies to ensure adequate coverage; gather and report data for reports; etc.)
  • Be available during days and some evenings to assist the student at District sponsored events for deaf students or deaf parents, including Parent teacher conferences, extra-curricular activities, IEP meetings, graduations, driver’s education, student/parent meetings, etc.
  • Follow all regulations and procedures for interpreters, including the code of ethics.
  • This position requires punctual and regular daily attendance. 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Requires High School diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human Resources.  Verification may be required.
  • Requires successful completion of 2 years of appropriate college coursework or equivalent.
  • Requires at least State certification as a Novice Translator/Interpreter.  State law requires Novice level interpreters move up to the intermediate level certification within three (3) years of certification or become EIPA or RID certified.  
  • Must maintain State certification which may include yearly continuing education requirements.  Retaining State certification is a condition of employment.  
  • Knowledge of the IEP process and the interpreter’s involvement preferred.
  • Must demonstrate competence in reading, writing, grammar and math.
  • Requires good interpersonal skills to interact with students, parents, and staff.
  • Requires skills in sign language ranging from signing Exact English to American Sign Language.  Oral interpreting may also be used.
  • Job requires ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision, but is highly influential in terms of a student’s ability to learn and progress.
  • Requires ability to provide interpretation/transliteration within the professional code of ethics.  Interpretation consists of a steady flow of decisions and judgments about the substance, the spirit, and the accuracy of communication.


Machines, Tools & Equipment Used:

  • Incumbent may be trained to operate a variety of Special Education equipment (e.g. office equipment, adaptive devices, wheelchairs, physical education equipment, medical equipment lifts, language board and electronic communication devices, etc.).

Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

    • Frequent, continuous sitting, hearing, near/far visual acuity and depth perception.  Frequent use of arms and hands to sign.  
    • Occasional walking and talking.   
  • Requires ability to lift a minimum ten pounds.
  • Job requires some physical stamina to sign for extended periods and some stress arises from persistent mental effort to properly and accurately interpret and communicate.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to sign. 

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