Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

Young World Physical Education

Bedford (VA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A Virginia educational institution is seeking a full-time communication facilitator for hearing impaired students. This role involves facilitating communication in classrooms, interpreting conversations, and ensuring understanding between teachers and students. The ideal candidate must have skills in American Sign Language and possess a high school diploma. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

Must possess strong skills in American Sign Language.
Ability to interpret educational content for hearing impaired students.
Experience in maintaining confidentiality in interpreting tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
Willingness to pursue additional certification as needed.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication between students and staff.
Interpret classroom discussions and presentations.
Assist hearing impaired students in emergency situations.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student learning and communication.

Skills

American Sign Language skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with Parents

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Virginia Quality Assurance Screening III certification

Job description

Bedford County Public Schools Bedford County Public Schools - Bedford, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2024

Job Description

Job Summary

Facilities communication between students who are hearing impaired and the classroom teacher(s), principal(s), students, parents and other persons with whom the student comes in contact.

Essential Duties

Acts as the facilitator of communication between the student with a hearing impairment, staff, students and others as appropriate;
Accurately interprets/transliterates all classroom discussion, conversations and school assemblies;
Accurately interprets/transliterates the teacher’s/speaker’s message, conveying the content and spirit of the speaker;
Provides classroom assistance which may include repetition of directions or materials, monitoring or comprehension and redirection to classroom teacher for reteaching;
Provides information and orientation to the hearing impaired student in an emergency situation;
Respects confidentiality in all areas of interpreting/transliterating assignments and adheres to the RID Code of Ethics;
Learns signs for special vocabulary prior to need;
Provides interpreting for parent meetings when necessary;
Assists in providing orientations on deafness to hearing students and staff;
Avoids advising, counseling or interjecting personal opinions into the interpreted instruction or within the educational assignment;
Strives to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf;
Strives to maintain current knowledge of interpretation methods and opportunities for skill development, maintaining knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues and a reading of current literature in the field;
Works collaboratively with the hearing impaired teacher, classroom teacher and other school staff;
Maintains prompt and regular attendance at work;
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities; and
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director for Special Services.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. The work involves physical effort encountered in normal, everyday activities including sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching and/or carrying light items (no more than 10 pounds). Responsibilities are normally performed in a school / classroom environment. Responsibilities may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be skilled in American Sign Language or an appropriate form of manually coded English; may be required to sign for extended periods of time. Applicant must be prepared to sign under various environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

High School Diploma/GED required. Virginia Quality Assurance Screening III (VQAS) or any other state or national certification recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing as equivalent to or exceeding the VQAS III is preferred. Candidates who have coursework in sign-language communication and are willing to pursue Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III may be considered. Personnel must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the public.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work involves physical effort encountered in normal, everyday activities including sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching and/or carrying light items (no more than 10 pounds). Responsibilities are normally performed in a school / classroom environment. Responsibilities may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be skilled in American Sign Language or an appropriate form of manually coded English; may be required to sign for extended periods of time. Applicant must be prepared to sign under various environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Job Details

Job ID: 4560499

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 21, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Translator

Welcome to Bedford County Public Schools

Bedford County Public Schools offer educational services to more than 9,000 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12. The district includes three high schools, three middle schools, thirteen elementary schools, Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center, and Bedford Connects Remote Learning. In addition, programs for preschool, alternative middle and high school, gifted, students with disabilities, and adult learning are also available. BCPS Mission Statement: Empowering learners for future success

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