Interpreter

TrulyHired; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an Interpreter for deaf/hard of hearing students in Dayton, Ohio. The Interpreter will assist in instruction and interpret spoken information during academic and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications include competency in English and sign languages, an Associate degree from an accredited training program, and a valid Ohio license. This position requires a strong commitment to assist students effectively in their communication needs.

Qualifications

• Must be competent in English, ASL, and SEE.
• Associate degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program is required.
• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interpret instructional information from spoken English into sign language.
• Interpret directions for classroom and standardized assessments.
• Instruct students and staff on using interpretation services.

Skills

Competency in English

American Sign Language (ASL)

Signing Exact English (SEE)

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program

Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license

National certification by RID or NAD

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Director of Related Services, Interpreters assist in instruction for and interpret spoken information to hearing impaired students during the school day in academic and extracurricular activities. Interpreters are also responsible for voicing for students when necessary. All important aspects of this work are subject to detailed and specific procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets instructional information in all subject areas from spoken English into sign language.
• Interprets instructional information for resource classes and extracurricular activities into sign language.
• Interprets classroom and school building procedures into sign language.
• Interprets for students in communication with other students and with school personnel.
• Interprets directions for classroom and standardized assessments.
• Instructs deaf/hard of hearing students, teachers, and other staff members on how to correctly use an interpreter.
• Discourages inappropriate dependencies within the interpreter/deaf student relationship.
• Observes and reports learning behaviors of students.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Competency in English, American Sign Language (ASL), and Signing Exact English (SEE)
• Associate degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program
• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license
• National certification by Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID) or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) desirable