ASL Interpreter for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Students

Special Education Services; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Independent Schools Special Education Services in Roswell, NM seeks an Interpreter for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students to provide real-time interpretation between teacher and student in classrooms.

Responsibilities include attending classes, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining confidentiality while coordinating with staff. Requires NM Public Education license and ASL proficiency; salary range provided and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Current NM Public Education license.
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL finger spelling and proficient in Augmentative Communication.
• Two years working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and Car Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Attend Class with assigned student for the purpose of interpreting classroom discussion and/or instruction for the Hearing Impaired/Deaf student.
• Implement lesson plans teaching strategies in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Communicate in clear and concise manner in oral, signed, and written situations.
• Read and understand student’s IEP goals and objectives to assure student is progressing.
• Provide a non-threatening learning environment.
• Ability to manage assigned student’s behavior.
• Collaborate with other professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Report to work on time and work no less than 7.25 hours per day.
• Work independently with very little supervision.
• May be required to perform other related functions as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

ASL proficiency

ASL finger spelling

Augmentative Communication

Two years experience with Deaf/HOH

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Roswell Independent Schools Special Education Services in Roswell, NM seeks an Interpreter for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students to provide real-time interpretation between teacher and student in classrooms.

Responsibilities include attending classes, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining confidentiality while coordinating with staff. Requires NM Public Education license and ASL proficiency; salary range provided and immediate start.