Educational Interpreter: Bridge Deaf Students to Learning

Hardin Reynolds Memorial School

Critz (VA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Patrick County Public Schools' Hardin Reynolds Memorial School in Critz, Virginia is seeking an Educational Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students across classrooms, meetings, assemblies and activities. The role requires completing state credentials such as VQAS Level III or EIPA with Level 3.5+ and is centered on facilitating communication between students, staff, and peers.

As part of the school team, you will interpret and translate discussions, learn new signs, and help

Qualifications

Must hold VQAS Level III or EIPA Written Test with a minimum Level 3.5 on the EIPA Performance Test or an equivalent state or national credential recognized by VDDHH.

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication between the student with hearing loss, school staff, and other students.
Interprets and translates all classroom discussions, conversations, and school activities.
Interprets and translates all teacher/speaker's messages.
Facilitates voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communication.
Learns signs and cues for special vocabulary prior to need.
Meets with students to discuss new signs or cues for special class vocabulary.
Restates messages so deaf/hard-of-hearing students understand.
Directs the student to the teacher when questions arise.
Other duties as assigned.