ASL Educational Interpreter

Bay City School District; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay City School District is looking for an ASL Educational Interpreter to provide vital interpreting services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students during the school year. The role includes interpreting class environments, liaising with teachers, and ensuring effective communication.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid EIPA performance score of 4.0 or higher and be fluent in ASL. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students and work within a collaborative educational team.

Compensation is approximately $35 per hour for 6.5+ hours daily over the school year, totaling around 175 days.

Qualifications

• A valid EIPA performance score of 4.0 or higher.
• Ability to communicate fluently using ASL.
• Ability to interpret in various classroom and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the total class environment or activity.
• Act as a member of the educational team and provide input.
• Review and become familiar with class content and vocabulary.

Skills

Fluency in ASL

Ability to interpret in various settings

Effective communication

Ability to work with students at this age level

Education

Valid EIPA performance score of 4.0 or higher

Elementary/secondary educational endorsement

Job description

Expected Pay

$35 per hour

Expected Work

6.5+ hours per day (school year - 175 days+)

Position Overview

These positions are expected to be continual as they will serve current Bay City Public School students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing.

Summary

The ASL Educational Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students is responsible for interpreting the total class environment or activity for the student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain information regarding the communication and academic levels of the student for whom they will be interpreting.
• Maintain appropriate logistic and physical considerations for quality interpreting—lighting, dress, positioning, punctual attendance, etc.
• Interpret the total class environment or activity to maximize the student’s opportunities to obtain all information and communications; voicing, transliterating and interpreting, as well as paraphrasing, redefining, and summarizing when necessary.
• Act as a member of the educational team by providing the teacher with input relative to the student’s use of the interpreter.
• Maintain the integrity of the oral or sign philosophy/systems designated by the program to meet each student’s needs.
• Review and become familiar with the content and vocabulary of the class to be interpreted, including technical signs and spelling of terminology used.
• Respect all rights of privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• A valid EIPA performance score of 4.0 or higher and the appropriate elementary/secondary educational endorsement, or a valid Division certification recognized by the State of Michigan.
• Ability to communicate fluently using ASL.
• Ability to interpret in a variety of classroom and/or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students at this age level.
• Facilitate communication through the use of ASL and Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), dependent upon the needs of student and classroom activity.

Language and Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to use both oral and written English appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to utilize basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use good judgment in making decisions and problem solving.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and remain professional in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally, in writing, and through sign.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies, and all applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• Must exhibit reliable, dependable, honest, and self‑motivated abilities.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written directions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, hear and sign. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and work with hands and arms. Attendance and punctuality are an expectation of the position.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is varied, depending on the location of the student. The employee continuously interacts with the staff and students. The employee must be able to work under some pressure and timelines.