In-Class Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing School Interpreter

School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The School District of Lee County is seeking an Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms, providing sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation, and ensuring clear communication between students, teachers, and staff.

Requirements include a Florida Registered Interpreter certification or enrollment, high school diploma and college credits or degree; the role demands endurance, accuracy, and knowledge of privacy laws.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or Associate’s degree or higher; or successful completion of a formal academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics, and other academic subjects or readiness.
• Certification as a Florida Registered Interpreter or proof of enrollment and attendance in training leading to certification.

Responsabilidades

• Attend academic and vocational classes with hearing impaired students, interpreting classroom instruction and facilitating communication.
• Facilitate communication among hearing impaired students, teachers, and general education students.
• Adapt classroom materials by signing or using visual materials.
• Establish appropriate physical settings for communication interaction with teachers.
• Utilize and maintain specialized equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing and instruct others in its use.
• Provide voice-to-sign interpretation and sign-to-voice interpretation.
• Record classroom assignments and ensure students have access to notes.
• Support counseling, IEP meetings, evaluations, and other school activities.

Conhecimentos

Clear communication

Sign language speed

Deaf culture knowledge

HIPAA/FERPA knowledge

Equipment familiarity

Customer service

Sign-to-voice interpretation

Voice-to-sign interpretation

Prolonged standing

Active listening

Formação académica

High School diploma

Associate’s degree or higher

Florida Registered Interpreter certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The School District of Lee County is seeking an Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms, providing sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation, and ensuring clear communication between students, teachers, and staff.

Requirements include a Florida Registered Interpreter certification or enrollment, high school diploma and college credits or degree; the role demands endurance, accuracy, and knowledge of privacy laws.