ASL Educational Interpreter

Bay City School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay City Public School seeks an ASL Educational Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. You will interpret the total class environment to maximize access to information, using ASL, voice, and CASE as appropriate, and work with teachers to support the student’s learning.

The position emphasizes reliability, confidentiality, and collaboration within the educational team; 6.5+ hours/day, 175+ days/year, at a pay of $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid EIPA score of 4.0 or higher and the appropriate endorsement, OR a Division certification recognized by Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the total classroom environment or activity for the student.
• (maximizing information access for the student)
• Paraphrase, redefine, and summarize when necessary.
• Collaborate with the teacher to support the student’s communication needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Review class content and vocabulary to be interpreted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL fluency

EIPA 4.0+

Educational endorsement

Interpreting in classrooms

Education

EIPA 4.0+ or Division certification

Education endorsement

Job description

Expected Pay: $35 per hour

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

These positions are expected to be continued 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

• Obtains information regarding the communication and academic levels of the student for whom they will be interpreting.
• Maintains appropriate logistic/physical considerations for quality interpreting – including lighting, dress, positioning, punctual attendance, etc.
• Interprets the total class environment or activity to maximize the student’s opportunities to obtain all information and communications. In addition to voicing, transliterating and interpreting, the interpreter will paraphrase, redefine and summarize when necessary.
• Acts as a member of the educational team by providing the teacher with input relative to the student’s use of the interpreter.
• Maintains the integrity of the oral or sign philosophy/systems designated by the program for use as it meets each student’s needs.
• Reviews and becomes familiar with the content and vocabulary of the class to be interpreted, use of technical signs and spelling of terminology used.
• Respects all rights of privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
• The demonstrated ability to communicate fluently using ASL.
• The ability to interpret in a variety of classroom and/or community-based settings.
• The demonstrated ability to work with students at this age level is required.
• Facilitates 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.