American Sign Language Interpreter TBD
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General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled human support work assisting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals understand what is being communicated, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Student Support Services.
Essential Functions
Translate the spoken word into sign language.
Provide guidance to students regarding routines, schedules and management of materials.
Consult with licensed staff as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of district policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of School Crisis Planning Guide and related emergency documents (evacuation, lockdown, fire, weather); comprehensive knowledge of American Sign Language; ability to make arithmetic computation and compute ratios; general knowledge of standard office and specific software applications; ability to implement and model the “Code of Conduct”; general knowledge of First Aid; ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with staff, faculty, students and parents.
Education and Experience
Hold current interpreter and transliterator certificates awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or the general level interpreter proficiency certificate awarded by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or a comparable state certification from the Commissioner of Education. Completion of interpreter/transliterator training program affiliated with an accredited educational institution.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
American Sign Language Interpreter upon hire
Current Interpreter/Transliterator Certification upon hire
Completion of Interpreter/Transliterator Program.
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Alexandria School District 206