Interpreter for the Deaf

Broome-Tioga BOCES; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Broome-Tioga BOCES in New York seeks a paraprofessional to support a student using American Sign Language. The position is a 10-month assignment, 6 hours per day (30 hours per week) with collaboration across the student's team to ensure accommodations are understood and implemented.

The role involves assisting the student academically and non-academically and requires accurate completion of paperwork in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
• Fluent in American Sign Language.
• Experience with children is preferred.
• Understanding of the deaf culture is desirable.
• A commitment to meeting the needs of every student.
• A strong belief that all students can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Use of sign language to convey teacher instruction.
• Assisting student in academic and non-academic settings for the purpose of supporting effective communication.
• On-going collaboration with the student's team to ensure they understand the needs of the student and how to implement accommodations.
• Supporting student to achieve high expectations.
• Accurately completing all paperwork related to position as required by school policies and procedures.
• Three (3) Professional References Required - These must be filled out in the section of your application where requested.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

10 Month position - 6 hours per day/30 hours per week

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Use of sign language to convey teacher instruction
• Assisting student in academic and non-academic settings for the purpose of supporting effective communication
• On-going collaboration with the student's team to ensure they understand the needs of the student and how to implement accommodations
• Supporting student to achieve high expectations
• Accurately completing all paperwork related to position as required by school policies and procedures

• Three (3) Professional References Required - These must be filled out in the section of your application where requested.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma
• Fluent in American Sign Language
• Experience with children is preferred
• Understanding of the deaf culture is desirable
• A commitment to meeting the needs of every student
• A strong belief that all students can succeed