Educational Interpreter - Tucson, United States - Tucson Unified School District

Tucson Unified School District

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Tucson, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY

Facilitates communication between deaf and hearing-impaired students and their hearing peers, teachers and others through interpreting and transliterating - voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associates Degree

AND
Proficiency in Interpreting skills through one of the following:
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, Signed English, fingerspelling and/or other modes of communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and adults.

Basic knowledge of child development and language development.

Familiarity with the hearing-impaired culture and cultural diversity.

Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, or higher

Previous experience working with youth or adults in educational interpreting and/or tutoring.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Valid Driver's License

MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver's License as described under

Governing Board Policy:
EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under

Governing Board Policy:
EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS

Effective:

SCHOOL YEAR

Location:
Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary

Classification:
Supervisory/Professional - Grade: 12

FTE:
hours per day - 2 positions available

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin._