American Sign Language Interpreter
American Sign Language Interpreter
Jenks Public Schools
Jenks, OK
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Jenks Public Schools Job Description
Position: American Sign Language Interpreter
Reports to: Director of Student Programs
Supervises: None
Qualifications
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
Physical Demands
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.
Position: American Sign Language Interpreter
Reports to: Director of Student Programs
Supervises: None
Qualifications
- Completed an interpreter training program.
- Obtained a Bachelor’s degree, or
- Worked three or more years in an area related to the field of deaf education, which could include interpreting in non-educational settings, and
- In additional to the above requirements, an educational interpreter must also maintain one of the following:
- Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or
- National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or better, or
- Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better, or
- Signed Exact English Level 3.5 or better, or
- Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or better in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary)
- Satisfy all district requirements with regards to physical health and citizenship.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Interpret all interactions, activities, materials, and assessments, abiding by state/federal guidelines, the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct, and the NAIE Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics.
- Collaborate and participate in development and implementation of assigned student(s) IEP or 504 as a related service provider in accordance with state/federal guidelines.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding accessibility of school curriculum, activities, and environment.
- Maintain interpreter observations and applicable student records.
- Prepare for interpreting by reviewing course materials and doing research as needed.
- Participate in ongoing training as is applicable.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
Physical Demands
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.
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