- Render the message, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using language most readily understood by the student. This requires interpreters to know different sign language systems and to be able to adjust communication levels. Make sign and finger spelling precise and clear.
- Study or prepare for class appropriately by meeting with instructor, reading lecture outlines, skimming required readings in textbooks, previewing uncaptioned instructional videotapes, researching/studying specialized instructional vocabulary, and preparing tutoring materials.
- Relay any unusual problems to the classroom teacher or Deaf Ed teacher.
- Seek to improve sign language skills and improve level of competency. Participate in professional development workshops whenever possible in order to maintain certification and improve job performance.
- Maintain confidentiality and report necessary student information only to appropriate school district personnel (deaf education teachers, mainstream teachers, campus administrators, Waco Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (WRDSPD) administrators).
- Provide the best possible setting for the student who is deaf or hard of hearing through proper dress, placement, distance and lighting.
- Attend meetings as needed with appropriate members of the educational team.
- Assist in providing orientation to deafness for general education staff and students. Has a general knowledge of deaf culture.
- Follow the Code of Ethics for Interpreters as established and mandated by RID, BEI, EIPA
- Comply with the Waco Independent School District's and the Waco Regional Day School Program for the Deaf philosophy, policies and procedures
- Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.
- Assist the program coordinator in coordinating schedules of staff and substitute interpreters. Coordinate special assignments for staff and contract interpreters as needed.
- Insure that interpreter schedules are being maintained.
- Assign interpreter job tasks for the day in the event the student is absent.
- Mediates between student and interpreter, as needed to resolve problems.
- Assist the Coordinator in hiring of new interpreters and keeps interpreters informed on current policies and procedures.
- Works with the program coordinator in maintaining and developing policies, procedures and changes in operations as it relates to assessing and evaluating staff interpreters' job performance and professional development annually.
- Conduct monthly staff meetings with interpreters to ensure consistency with procedures and standard practices.
- Acts as resource for educating teachers, administrators and interpreters as it relates to interpreting services and Deaf Culture.
- Cooperates with faculty to address the special needs of students who are deaf and hard-of hearing.
- Advises program coordinator of matters of concern with regard to instructors, students or interpreters.
- Assist the program coordinator in planning basic sign language classes and act as a resource for parents, students and staff needing to learn sign language or improve existing skills.
- Assist in coordinating internship programs for local college/university interpreting program students including screening students and developing procedures for interns.
- Insure that the interpreting staff complies with the RID CPC and EIPA concerning general and educational interpreting competencies.
- Brief substitute interpreter of pertinent information such as communication accommodations and specialized vocabulary as it relates to the on-going class in the event that the staff interpreter is absent.
- Attend ARD meetings as the interpreter representative as required.
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Specialist - Deaf Ed Interpreter Services 49% - Waco, United States - Waco Independent School District
Description
Position Type:Professional/Deaf Ed Interpreter Services Specialist
Date Posted:
1/30/2023
Location:
Special Education OfficeJob Title: Deaf Ed Interpreter Services Specialist
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: RDSPD Coordinator
Pay Grade/Days: 101 / 196
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Date Revised: October 2014
Primary Purpose:
To interpret communication and provide equal access between the deaf and hard of hearing students/staff and hearing teachers, students and staff. Assist the program coordinator with scheduling staff interpreters. Act as a resource for educating teachers and administration as it relates to interpreting services. Develops and maintains procedures as it relates to assessing and evaluating staff interpreters' job performance. Supervise the professional development of staff interpreters and supervise and coordinate student interns from interpreter training programs.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, Master's preferred
Certification from the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services (DARS) or The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of computer and software applications
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively through written, oral and American Sign Language
Experience
Four years experience as a sign language interpreter working with deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Interpreting:
Macintosh and PC computers and related software, copy machine, fax, typewriter, and calculator
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
