Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 3 hrs. per day/5 days per week

TrulyHired; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hills Local School District is seeking an Interpreter for Hearing/Communication Disabilities to provide interpretive services for students with hearing or communication needs, ensuring effective communication within the educational setting.

The role requires state licenses and ASL interpretation credentials, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with teachers, translating materials, and supporting accommodations to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state department of education license/permit required.
• Interpreting for the hearing impaired license/certificate required.
• ASL interpretation/transliteration Certificate required.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria for employment.
• Proficient in ASL/PSE/SEE communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretive services for students with hearing or communication disabilities.
• Participate as an active member of the educational team to support learning.
• Translate teaching and testing materials as directed.
• Collaborate with staff to address student needs and accommodations.
• Prepare classroom equipment for student use and support classroom activities.
• Maintain professional conduct and comply with district policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Stamina

Behavior management

Education

ASL Interpretation Certificate

Interpreting for the hearing impaired license/certificate

State education license/permit

Job description

Job Description

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: INTERPRETER HEARING/COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES

REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides interpretive services for students with hearing and/or communication disabilities to bridge and enhance the quality of communication with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Valid state interpreter for the hearing impaired license/certificate.
• Interpretation or Transliteration Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Proficient in communication skills for the target language -- i.e., American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE) and/or Signed Exact English (SEE).
• Receptive to a variety of communications styles (e.g., total communication, gestures, mime, etc.).
• Strong voicing skills including fluency in reception and expression.
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

NOTE: Position may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or first aid training as a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides interpretive services. Participates as an active member of the educational team. Attempts to equalize the source (English) and target (sign) languages to support productive learning environment.

Supports family participation in the educational process.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Consults with staff to clarify the type of assistance most likely to support student needs effectively.
• Promotes the effective use of interpretative services (e.g., consumer training, etc.).
• Helps teachers implement classroom modifications/accommodations as requested.
• Works with small groups and/or individual students as directed. Collaborates with staff to ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Uses communication preferences/methods that best meet the needs of each student.
• Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Interprets in first person. Acts as an unbiased communication link. Avoids influencing family/student and staff decisions.
• Responds to student requests for assistance. Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps with classroom activities. Reinforces materials introduced by the teacher.
• Translates teaching and testing materials as directed. Recommends alternative approaches that support educational activities (e.g., test modifications, student response documentation, etc.).
• Collaborates with staff to address supplemental needs (e.g., remedial/enrichment services, etc.).
• Prepares classroom equipment for student use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).
• Works with the classroom teacher to address student behavior problems.
• Participates in intervention assistance team (IAT) meetings when requested.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Attends training/in-service programs as directed.
• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.

• Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct. Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law to deal with bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hill Local School District.

The Oak Hill Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011