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Lead Sign Language Educational Interpreters JobID: 4866

• Position Type:\ Student Support Services/Hearing Impaired\ \
• Location:\ This position is served in 3-4 locations\ \

Additional Information: Show/Hide\ POSITION TITLE: Educational Interpreter for the Deaf - Lead and Coordinating positions available\ \ LOCATION: Various\ \ ADDITIONAL INFO: 6.5 hours per day\ \ DAYS: Nine month employment\ \ SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay Level 8 \$21.98 per hour\ \ START DATE: As soon as possible.\ \ JOB SUMMARY:\ \ Primary Function: The principle function of an employee in this class is to perform sign language interpretation in the classroom to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students, and between hearing teachers and students. The main objective is to help equalize the classroom environment for the deaf student to enhance learning abilities and educational opportunities. The work is performed under the supervision of a designated Lead Interpreter or school site Principal. The principle duties of this class are performed in a classroom environment.\ \ Essential Duties and Responsibilities:\ *Interprets/transliterates spoken English into ASL or another visual/manual communication system for deaf or hard of hearing students.\ *Voices for the hearing teacher and students from the sign language system used by the deaf or hard of hearing students.\ *Assists in IEP\'s as related to interpreting for the students.\ *Maintains student and district confidentiality.\ *Conforms to the strict Code of Ethics for the profession of Sign Language Interpreting EIPA - NAIE\ *Advocates for the deaf or hard of hearing students without impeding or restricting the school experience;\ *Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.\ \ Competence Requirements:\ Knowledge of:\ *American Sign Language (ASL) or other required sign language systems, including appropriate signs, vocabulary and cultural or regional variations;\ *Cultural customs and boundaries related to deaf and hearing interactions.\ *EIPA minimum score 3.5\ *ITP Program recent graduate\ \ Ability to:\ Interpret/transliterate written and spoken English into ASL or another designed manual/visual communication system and ASL or sign language system into English;\ *Inform and convey necessary information for school staff as related to deaf culture;\ *Maintain student, school and parent confidentiality\ *Follow written and oral instructions and observe Department policies and procedures;\ *Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer and job-related software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and other required applications;\ *Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;\ *Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teacher and staff members, administrators and the general public.\ \ JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure: EIPA minimum of 3.5\ \ EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: Transfer requests are available on-line, through APPLITRACKS, select the internal application. A letter of interest and a resume\' must be uopladed along with submitting your on-line transfer. All other applicants must apply through the on-line application through APPLITRACKS.\ \ BENEFITS INFORMATION: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.\ \ POSITIONS MAY OR MAY NOT BE FILLED DEPENDING UPON DISTRICT NEED\ \ ThePocatello/Chubbuck School District is an equal opportunity employer/education with a drug, alco