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TEACHING ASSISTANT; INTERPRETER 26/27

Greater Southern Tier BOCES

Elmira, NYFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Elmira, NY
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Teaching Assistant CertificationLevel 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate

Job overview

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is hiring a TEACHING ASSISTANT; INTERPRETER 26/27. The Teaching Assistant; Interpreter will translate or interpret academic and non-academic activities into sign language and reverse interpret as needed. This role involves instructing students with the use of an interpreter, documenting student behavior, and tutoring hearing-impaired students. The assistant will also meet with teachers to determine vocabulary needs, assist with classroom routines, and collect data for IEP interpreting goals.

Key focus areas include Translate or interpret into sign language all academic and non-academic activities and reverse interpret as needed, Instruct students with the use of an interpreter, and Document student behavior and use an interpreter on a daily basis.

Successful candidates bring Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, Two Years College Level Coursework In Deafness Interpreting Education Or Human Services, and Ability To Interpret For Hearing Impaired. Important skills include Sign Language Interpretation, Oral Communication, Manual Communication, Troubleshoot Auditory Training Equipment, Document Student Behavior, and Tutor Hearing Impaired Students.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sign Language InterpretationOral CommunicationManual CommunicationTroubleshoot Auditory Training EquipmentDocument Student BehaviorTutor Hearing Impaired StudentsCollect Data for IEP Interpreting GoalsParticipate in Parent ConferenceIEP Development

Qualifications

NYS Teaching Assistant CertificationLevel 1 Teaching Assistant CertificateTwo Years College Level Coursework in Deafness, Interpreting, Education or Human ServicesAppropriate Interpreter Level 1 Receptive/Expressive Sign Language EvaluationExperience With Students With Special Needs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Applications are continuously being accepted for this position

and may be used to fill vacancies which may occur within GST BOCES Region

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

  • Paid annual holidays

  • Attendance Incentives

  • Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar

  • Summers off with the option to work summer

  • Generous paid personal/sick time

  • Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)

  • Premium Dental and Vision Plans

  • FSA & HRA

  • NYS Retirement System

  • 403b Plan/457 optional

  • Additional stipends per EA contract

  • Optional short-term disability

  • Longevity pay

  • Bonus sick

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month, school calendar year position, hours per day vary with location

  • Translate or interpret into sign language all academic and non-academic activities and reverse interpret as needed

  • Instruct students with the use of an interpreter

  • Document student behavior and use an interpreter on a daily basis

  • Tutor hearing impaired student in subject area of mainstreaming

  • Meet consistently with classroom teacher to determine vocabulary which may need prior explanation

  • Meet on a regular basis with appropriate teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired

  • Assist classroom teacher with normal classroom routine when not interpreting

  • Dress in a manner which will assist the student with reading signs

  • Communicate directly to the teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired regarding mainstream situational concerns

  • Collect data for the IEP interpreting goals

  • Participate in parent conference and IEP development under the direction of a teacher/consultant for the hearing impaired

  • Interpret all situations including testing situations (e.g.: psychological & counseling sessions)

  • Troubleshoot auditory training equipment

  • Carry out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate

  • Two (2) years of college level coursework in the area of deafness, interpreting, education or human services AND;

  • Ability to interpret for the hearing impaired using oral and manual forms of communication AND;

  • Ability to successfully complete an appropriate Interpreter Level 1 receptive/expressive sign language evaluation.

  • Experience with students with special needs preferred

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Job Number: SPE: TAST/INTERPRETER 26/27

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