Sign language interpreter

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate communication between students with hearing impairments and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system. Interpreting responsibilities may include tutoring, notetaking, and participation in meetings as a member of the educational team.

Essential Performance Responsibilities: This description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Provides sign to voice/voice to sign interpreting which may include Signed Exact English, American Sign Language, or other forms of manual communication based on the needs of the student.
• Participates in educational team meetings (e.g., IEP and MDT meetings) to provide input on the success of communication strategies with the student.
• Consults with classroom teachers and other staff members on a regular basis.
• Provides general classroom support and outside supervision of students on an as-needed basis, when appropriate.
• Works with audiologists, deaf educators, and/or special educators to monitors the use and implementation of audio support systems intended to improve the student’s ability to receive auditory input.
• Provides interpreting for extracurricular activities and other meetings outside of the school day, as required.
• Assists with classroom adaptations as determined by the IEP, instructional team, or in consultation with special education personnel, when appropriate.
• Provides other educational support services, such as tutoring and/or notetaking, when interpreting is not needed.
• Maintains appropriate certification on the EIPA or other skills evaluation system as designated by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
• Engages in ongoing continuing education/professional development as designated by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.