American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

ESC; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

STRS

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ESC in Independence, Ohio seeks a full-time ASL Interpreter to support a Deaf/Hard of Hearing student in inclusive and self-contained classrooms. You will translate lectures, discussions, and activities, collaborating with teachers and staff to facilitate accessible communication.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to Ohio guidelines for educational interpreters, and ongoing professional development; the ideal candidate holds the Ohio Dept of Education Associate License for Hearing

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
• 2 years of college coursework, OR an Associate's Degree or higher, OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
• Follow classroom schedule and interpret for students as mandated by the student's IEP
• Interpret all class activities (during the contracted day) to include: lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies, and any related assignment
• Collaborate as a member of the educational team obtaining lesson plans as well as providing in-service for new staff members about working with an interpreter/DHH student in the educational setting
• Maintain confidentiality as required by District policy, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct, and applicable law
• Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing ability, interpreting skills and establishing a better understanding of the educational process
• Attend all In-service/Professional Development programming and staff meetings as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sign language skills

Education

Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired

Associate's Degree or higher

2 years of college coursework

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Educational Interpreter of the Deaf

Full Time Assignment: to provide ASL Interpreting for a student, full time assignment for 6.5 hours per day.

Competitive salary, STRS and medical, dental, vision insurances offered

Objective: Primary function is to facilitate communication, providing interpreting services in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings. To serve as a liaison in promoting positive relations between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, their hearing peers, faculty, administration and other staff.

This interpreter will need to have strong American Sign Language skills as well as understand the role of facilitating language

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
• Follow classroom schedule and interpret for students as mandated by the student's IEP
• Interpret all class activities (during the contracted day) to include: lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies, and any related assignment
• Collaborate as a member of the educational team obtaining lesson plans as well as providing in-service for new staff members about working with an interpreter/DHH student in the educational setting
• Maintain confidentiality as required by District policy, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct, and applicable law
• Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing ability, interpreting skills and establishing a better understanding of the educational process
• Attend all In-service/Professional Development programming and staff meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
• 2 years of college coursework, OR an Associate's Degree or higher, OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign

Student Services > Translator

Contact Information

• Steve Rogaski
• 6393 Oak Tree Boulevard South
• Independence, Ohio 44131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]