Deaf Interpreter

Sylvania; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovington Municipal Schools is seeking a Special Education interpreter for the Deaf to facilitate communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing students and staff. The role supports language access within classroom and school activities, ensuring accurate interpretation and transliteration.

The interpreter will transliterate English to signed English, interpret between spoken and signed language, and collaborate with teachers to align language concepts with IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• RID Level III certification or EIPA level certification required.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Transliterate spoken English to signed English.
• Interpret spoken English into the language of the student.
• Interpret the language of the student into standard English.
• Meet with the classroom teacher to familiarize with language and concepts.
• Convey the social-emotional contents of the message through facial expressions and body language.
• Abide by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Special Education: Interpreter for the Deaf

General Job Description

Facilitate communication between the deaf/hard of hearing student/ his peers, and school staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Additional education and/or training desirable.
• Level III certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment level
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Maintain professional appearance, poise, and self-control.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Assist in implementing intervention strategies to meet the goals of the IEP.
• Communicate information in an unbiased manner.
• Transliterate spoken English to signed English.
• Interpret spoken English into the language of the student.
• Interpret the language of the student into standard English.
• Meet/plan with the classroom teacher to familiarize his/herself with the language and concepts.
• Convey the social-emotional contents of the message through appropriate facial expressions and body language.
• Abide by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the immediate supervisor, the principal and/or the superintendent.
• Sign at school programs as necessary.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety & Health

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled

The interpreter must be able to operate multimedia equipment, appropriately use classroom materials, and follow the classroom curriculum. Take precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Job responsibilities include both inside and outside assignments. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. May make site or home visits as needed. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

SALARY

Deaf Interpreter Salary Schedule: 168 Days