SPED ASL Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 54,383 - 62,383; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Portales, New Mexico is looking for a full-time ASL Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf students and their peers, demonstrating ethical behavior and engaging in self-development. The role involves transliterating spoken English to signed English and supporting educational values. Offering a salary range of $54,383 to $62,383 per year, with immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Display a desire to work with students.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Ability to engage in self-development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between the deaf/hard of hearing student and peers.
• Support the value of an education.
• Transliterate spoken English to signed English.

Job description

SPED ASL Interpreter

Portales Municipal Schools Special Student Services – Portales, New Mexico – Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4904196

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 12, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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Position: ASLEducational Interpreter

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Summary: Facilitate communication between the deaf/hard of hearing student and his/her peers, and school staff.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Display a desire to work with students.
• Serve as a role model.
• Adhere to confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Respond productively to change and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of Portales Municipal School District.
• Complete other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the Director of Special Education or the superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self development.
• Maintain professional appearance, poise, and self control.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Assist in implementing intervention strategies to meet goals of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Communicate information in an unbiased manner.
• Transliterate spoken English to signed English.
• Interpret spoken English into the language of the student.
• Interpret the language of the student into Standard English.
• Meet/plan with classroom teacher to familiarize him/her with language and concepts.
• Convey the social-emotional contents of the message through appropriate facial expressions and body language.
• Abide by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,383 to $62,383 Per Year

Contact Information

• Lois McAlister , Personnel Coordinator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]