EC Sign Language Interpreter

Cabarrus County School District

Concord (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cabarrus County School District in Concord, North Carolina seeks an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator I to translate and interpret for deaf or hard of hearing students in classrooms and school activities.

Daily directions come from the general education teacher or teacher of the deaf; requires Level 3 on EIPA or TEC Unit Level 3 and a high school diploma, plus 15 hours annual training; pay grade NC10; full-time position.

Qualifications

Educational Interpreter/Transliterator I must have Level 3 on the EIPA or a state passing score with a high school diploma.
No prior experience is required.
Annual 15 hours of training related to interpreting approved by the local education agency.
Educational Interpreter/Transliterator I with cued speed requires Level 3 TEC Unit assessment and a high school diploma.
No previous experience is required. Annual 15 hours of training related to transliterating approved by the LEA.

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication between the student and peers and adults in the school environment.
Studies the context of lessons prior to class to ensure accurate representation.
Tuts students who are deaf or hard of hearing under teacher direction.
Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
Acts as liaison to promote positive, cooperative relationships within the school.
May teach beginning sign language to students or staff.
Performs related work as required.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

English grammar

Language development knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Subject knowledge

Deafness awareness

Transliteration speed

Reverse transliteration

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

TEC Unit Level 3 assessment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for transliterating/interpreting in the classroom or at school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and/or the teacher of the deaf. The employee consults with the teachers when problems arise. Errors can seriously inhibit the progress of student learning. Limited supervision is provided.

Qualification Requirements

Educational Interpreter/Transliterator I working with sign language requires a minimum of Level 3 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment or a passing score on a state level interpreting evaluation and a minimum of a high school diploma.
No prior experience is required.
Persons serving as Interpreter/Transliterator I must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting that has been approved by the local education agency.
Educational Interpreter/Transliterator I working with cued speed requires a minimum of Level 3 on the State Testing, Evaluation and Certification Unit (TEC Unit) Assessment and a minimum of a high school diploma.
No previous experience is required. Persons serving as Interpreter/Transliterator I must annually complete 15 hours of training related to transliterating that has been approved by the local education agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling and punctuation.
Working knowledge of typical language development.
Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
Working knowledge of subjects being interpreted.
Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.
Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skill while maintaining the integrity of the message.
Ability to work as part of the Individualized Education Program team.

Salary

Pay Grade NC10

Reports to

Exceptional Children Program Director

Essential Functions

Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and the adults in the school environment.
Studies the context of the lessons prior to class to ensure accurate representation of the lesson.
Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.
Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.
May teach beginning sign language to students or staff.
Performs related work as required.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, calculators, printers, copiers, etc. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
Work occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires observing general surroundings and activities.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

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