Exceptional Children Education Interpreter

Anson County Schools

JOB TITLE: Educational Interpreter / Transliterator I

Exceptional Children Services

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

An employee in this position performs transliterating and interpreting in the classroom or at school related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and /or the teacher of the deaf. The employee consults with the teachers when problems arise. The educational interpreter reports to the teacher, principal, and/or the Administrator of the Exceptional Children Program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates communication between the student and his/her peers and the student and adults in the school environment.

• Studies the content of the lessons prior to class to ensure accurate representation of the lesson.

• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.

• Provides feedback to teachers upon request.

• Serves as liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.

• Teaches beginning sign language to students and staff.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma.

• Must demonstrate ability to interpret and translate in sign language (specifically American Sign Language).

• A minimum of Level 3 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment or a passing score on a state level interpreting evaluation.

• Must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting approved by the local education agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling and punctuation.

• Working knowledge of typical language development.

• Strong interpersonal skills relating to students and adults,

• Working knowledge of subjects being interpreted.

• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.

• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.

• Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skill while maintaining the integrity of the message.

• Ability to work as a member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.

• DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.