Educational Interpreter

4 weeks ago


Paducah, United States McCracken County Public Schools Full time
CLASS TITLE: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER II

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Apply interpreting and/or transliterating skills in the educational environment to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and faculty, staff, and other students to equalize the target language with the source language in maximizing the learning situation of all involved.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student's individualized education program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly, and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Use recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others.
  • Attend classes with deaf and hard of hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible classroom activities.
  • Interpret into spoken English the questions and verbal presentations of deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • Assist deaf and hard of hearing students in communicating with faculty, staff, administrators, and others.
  • Interpret at meetings, conferences, appointments, and during other educational activities.
  • Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisors.
  • Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating.
  • Perform other duties as assigned but only if it does not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s).
  • Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
  • Maintain a professional appearance.
  • Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
  • Maintain regular attendance.
  • Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • American Sign Language, Signed English, Signed Exact English and other recognized modes of communication with the deaf and hard of hearing.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Basics of various subjects taught at the community college.
  • Values, behavior, and language of the American deaf culture.
  • Legal rights of the deaf and hard of hearing.
  • Code of Ethics of the Registry Interpreters of Deaf (RID)/National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
ABILITY TO:
  • Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions and with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, and visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
  • Facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and faculty, staff, and other students.
  • Interpret in both sign to voice and voice to sign.
  • Relate well to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  • Attend classes with deaf and hard of hearing students and interpret classroom lectures, discussions and activities.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Hold NAD Level III or IV certification


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Seldom/Rare

Occasional

(up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent

(1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive

(2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Handle/Finger/Feel

X

Reach/Push/Pull
X

Bend/Stoop/Crouch

X

Kneel/Crawl

X

Climb/Balance

X

Lift/Carry

(Check Frequency)

? Up to 10 lbs.
X

? Up to 20 lbs.

X

? Up to 50 lbs.

X

? Up to 100 lbs.
X

? Over 100 lbs.

X

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

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