Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

POSITION GOAL: The Interpreter for the deaf provides services for students with disabilities in a local school district, an Intermediate School District(MARSE). The primary function is to facilitate communication among deaf or hard of hearing students and their peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system or larger community. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Interpret all verbalized language in the classroom using American Sign Language (ASL). 2. Provide explanation of new concepts for students using ASL. 3. Assist in increasing ASL vocabulary of student(s). 4. Tasks may evolve based on the needs of the student(s). 5. Interpreting the total class environment or activity to maximize the student's opportunity to obtain all information and communication. Besides voicing transliteration and voice interpreting, the interpreter will paraphrase, redefine and summarize when necessary - both verbally and written communications. 6. Interpreting a variety of materials in American Sign Language and may include providing some tutoring, supportive duties and related work as required. 7. Providing language instruction (preview of language concepts) during classroom time. 8. Providing interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, during regularly scheduled school hours. 9. Participating as en education team member to serve the needs of ALL students (including but not limited to making copies, filing, cutting, preparing materials, supervising, toileting, etc.). 10. Serving as a liaison to promote good public relations between the deaf/hard of hearing students, hearing peers, staff, faculty members and parents. 11. Participating as a part of the instructional team to provide continuity of instruction for students as identified in their Individual Education Plan or as assigned by the teacher. 12. Acting as a member of the educational team by providing the Teacher Consultant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with input relative to the student's use of the interpreter. 13. Monitoring student comprehension of communication. 14. Work cooperatively with other ISD and local district staff, parents and community service agencies, as needed. 15. Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration.