Sign Language Interpreters - Houston County Schools

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston County Schools seeks an Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students by providing ASL interpretation and transliteration across instructional settings. The role includes determining each student’s best communication method and ensuring accurate conveyance of messages in sign or oral form.

The interpreter will collaborate with teachers and monitor language development, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to school policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American English and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Effective oral and written communication skills required
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or complete 48 semester hours or pass WorkKeys as an alternative

Responsibilities

• Interprets or transliterates messages from auditory to visual systems for deaf or hard-of-hearing students
• Interprets messages from visual systems to spoken English
• Determines student’s preferred mode of communication and delivers messages accordingly
• Collaborates with teachers on language assessment and development for deaf or hard-of-hearing students
• Maintains confidentiality of school/workplace information
• Demonstrates initiative to identify problems and opportunities for improvement
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely manner

Skills

ASL fluency

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 48 semester hours

WorkKeys test (state-approved)

Job description

HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Interpreter

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid permit or license following the Alabama Board of Interpreters and Transliterators (ALBIT) state requirements.
2. Fluency in American English and American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Must hold a Bachelor's Degree (or) complete a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved Workkeys test.

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director/Principal/Designee

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Interprets or transliterates messages from an auditory to a visual system so that the student can understand, whether it be American Sign Language, signing exact English, oral interpreting, or cued speech.
3. Interprets or transliterates messages from a visual system to spoken English.
4. Determines the student's most appropriate mode of communication and delivers messages in that mode.
5. Collaborates with teachers working with a deaf or hard-of-hearing child concerning language assessment and development.
6. Is familiar with technology related to deafness such as hearing aids and auditory training systems.
7. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
8. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
9. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
10. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
11. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
12. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
13. Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
14. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
15. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, state, federal, and local regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
2. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
3. Ability to comprehend and interpret both oral and written directives relevant to the instructional procedures and other classroom activities.
4. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
5. Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
6. Physical strength, stamina, dexterity, and acuity to perform essential job functions and responsibilities.
7. Ability to collaborate and communicate with administrators, teachers, parents, and other school system staff to ensure the effective implementation of IEPs for designated students.
8. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.
The Salary Schedule may be viewed online at www.hcboe.us under the Human Resources tab.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Houston County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.