Educational ASL Interpreter

Sylvania; Coloma Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPSERS Retirement System

Paid Sick and Personal Days

Medical Insurance (BCBS & Priority)

Job summary

Coloma Community Schools is seeking an Educational ASL Interpreter to provide classroom interpretation and ensure uninterrupted access to instruction for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role involves interpreting lectures and materials, and supporting communication among teachers, students, and staff.

The interpreter will collaborate with the educational team, participate in IEP planning and student evaluations, and maintain required certifications through ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in an educationally related field.
• BA degree preferred or graduate of an interpreter training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational interpreter services to ensure uninterrupted classroom communication.
• Support and interpret lectures, lessons, and information for Deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Assist in development and implementation of IEPs and student evaluations.
• Contribute to a collaborative educational team environment and participate in meetings.
• Maintain interpreter certifications and pursue ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Education degree

Education

BA degree preferred

Interpreter training program graduate

Job description

Coloma Community Schools

ASL Interpreter - Educational

26-27 School Yea r

Summary

The primary job goal of the Educational ASL Interpreter is to provide educational interpreter services, as assigned, to ensure uninterrupted services. Generally speaking, educational interpreter services include (a) the communication of classroom information between General Education Teachers, Deaf Student, and other hearing students.

Required Qualifications

• Degree of coursework in an educationally related field
• BA Degree preferred and/or a graduate of an interpreter training program

Certification

• An educational interpreter performance assessment (EIPA) score of at least 4.0 or working toward qualified certification
• Registry of interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification
• NAD-RID certification (NIC) at a certified level
• BEI2

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of implications of deafness on childhood development
• Skills necessary to support and foster an effective team working environment
• Ability to accompany students to class and interpret lectures, lessons, and any other information presented to students
• Ability and willingness to support and instruct DHH students in acquiring ASL as an optional first language
• Sign-to-voice interpretation for students to teachers, service providers and peers
• Knowledge of and ability to use technology for the purposes of organization, communication, and developing and providing accommodations to students
• Ability to prepare for interpreted class time by reviewing books, materials, and other instructional information
• Willingness to participate, as a member of the educational team, in team meetings, development of the students individualized education plans, and student evaluations
• Skills needed to maintain classroom discipline, through a cooperative effort with the teacher, by implementing behavioral management programming
• Ability to provide input and feedback to the supervising teacher, as requested
• Willingness to follow and support the implementation of student IEPs and related recommendations
• Willingness to continue educational and professional growth in order to maintain all required interpreter certifications
• Ability to demonstrate the principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Willingness to adhere to Coloma polices and procedures, complete assigned responsibilities within agree-upon or established timelines, and perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor

Salary and Benefits

• -Salary commensurate with experience
• -Full Time
• -MPSERS Retirement System
• -Paid Sick and personal days
• -BCBS & Priority Health Medical Insurance(some plans free to employees), Dental & Vision

Application Deadline: Reviewed Upon Receipt

First Day of School with students - As soon as possible

It is the policy of Coloma Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact our compliance officers, Wendy Tremblay and Craig Fisher at 302 W. St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI 49038, 269.468.2424 or via email at [e-mail].