Interpreter of the Deaf (ASL) - Part time

TrulyHired; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an Educational Interpreter of the Deaf for a part-time assignment in Ohio to provide ASL interpreting for a preschool student from 8:00-11:30, Tuesday through Friday. The role focuses on facilitating communication in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings and promoting positive relations among Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, peers, and staff.

The candidate should have knowledge of Ohio guidelines for educational interpreters, and hold an Ohio Department of

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
• Follow classroom schedule and interpret for students as mandated by the student's IEP
• Interpret all class activities to include lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies, and related assignments
• Collaborate as a member of the educational team obtaining lesson plans and providing in-service for new staff members
• Maintain confidentiality as required by District policy and RID Code of Conduct
• Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing and interpreting
• Attend all in-service/professional development programming and staff meetings as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired

2 years college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Job Description

Educational Interpreter of the Deaf

Part Time Assignment

to provide ASL Interpreting for a preschool student from 8:00-11:30 Tuesday-Friday

Competitive salary and STRS offered

Objective: Primary function is to facilitate communication, providing interpreting services in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings. To serve as a liaison in promoting positive relations between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, their hearing peers, faculty, administration and other staff.

This facilitator will need to have strong American Sign Language skills as well as understand the role of facilitating language

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
• Follow classroom schedule and interpret for students as mandated by the student's IEP
• Interpret all class activities (during the contracted day) to include: lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies, and any related assignment
• Collaborate as a member of the educational team obtaining lesson plans as well as providing in-service for new staff members about working with an interpreter/DHH student in the educational setting
• Maintain confidentiality as required by District policy, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct, and applicable law
• Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing ability, interpreting skills and establishing a better understanding of the educational process
• Attend all In-service/Professional Development programming and staff meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
• 2 years of college coursework, OR an Associate's Degree or higher, OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.