Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters of Recommendation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Score 3.5 minimum

Job Statement

The purpose of this position is to support our district’s deaf and hard of hearing students by facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily instructional activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf person(s).

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/Transcripts or equivalent
• Prior job related experience with background in an educational interpreter training program preferred
• Applicants fluent in ASL. Minimum 3.5 score on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
• RID or NAD certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills to interpret for deaf and hard of hearing students using fluent sign language, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of deaf culture; working with educational techniques for deaf or hard of hearing students; audio logical equipment; developmental disabilities; language development; behavior management techniques and k12 academic knowledge
• Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardize methods
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible task, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other district personnel, work independently, maintain confidentiality

Allowable Substitutions

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find acceptable and appropriate

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists deaf and hard of hearing students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (general education setting, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, PE, music, assemblies, etc) for the purpose of presenting and/or learning concepts
• Implement, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional/behavioral programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic and life skill success through a defined course of study Interprets information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, etc. for the purpose of conveying classroom teacher’s instructions and intent to hard of hearing and deaf students
• Maintain files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring availability of required information
• Modify curriculum and classroom materials under the supervision of assigned teacher for the purpose of meeting the needs of deaf or hard of hearing student/s. Tutors hard of hearing and deaf students in a variety of subjects for the purpose of assisting and/or supplementing daily classroom activities for students
• Monitor the administration of tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process Prepares for daily classroom lectures, assemblies and activities for the purpose of providing a clear understanding and interpretation Provides support to the deaf and/or hard of hearing student for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or reinforcing classroom objectives Responds to inquiries (teachers, staff, etc) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel
• Performs related paraeducator duties for the purpose of meeting individual needs of students (instructional, behavioral and physical needs)
• May attend building meetings and events (staff meetings, open house, and/or related in-service activities/workshops) or serve on building committees
• May attend program meetings and events, i.e. department meetings, open house, and or related in-service activities/workshops
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

• 8.0 hrs per day
• 190 Calendar (180 work days/10 holidays)
• Continuing Position Based on Funding
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Applicants fluent in ASL. Minimum 3.5 score on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
• Criminal history clearance/fingerprinting (cost to applicant waived if currently in the OSPI database showing clearance within the last two years)
• Performance of this job will be evaluated at least once annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of employees