EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER …

1 CLASSIFIED. school district OF citrus county . JOB DESCRIPTION. EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER . NON-LEVELED. QUALIFICATIONS: (1) High school Diploma or equivalent, and (2) Parapro Test, or 60 college credit hours (3) Interpreting experience (one of the following preferred): a. Completion of sign LANGUAGE skills training. b. Documentation of sign LANGUAGE training, experience and exposure. MAINTENANCE: Within two years employee must have earned: 1. EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER Performance Assessment (EIPA) Level 1 or 2. 2. Complete 40 hours of professional development activities. 3. Maintain current validity period of appropriate certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of professional ethics for interpreting. Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting and transliterating, sign to spoken English and spoken English to sign.

2 Capable of facilitating communication between students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in one-to- one and small group situations, which the content ranges from informal to moderately technical. This individual will function under close supervision of an individual having professional interpreting skills and knowledge of deafness. REPORTS TO: Principal or Administrator JOB GOAL. To appropriately interpret for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a variety of settings. SUPERVISES: N/A. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (1) Consult with teachers and aides working with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing population. *. (2) Interpret for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students in classroom, small group and meeting settings. *. (3) Participate in IEP committee meetings as appropriate. *. (4) Work in small groups or individually with assigned student(s). *. (5) Prepare a substitute INTERPRETER folder with necessary student information and materials.

3 *. (6) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position. (7) Perform job responsibilities with sustained focus and attention to detail for extended periods of time.*. (8) Prepare in advance for lessons based on classroom teacher lesson plans. *. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district 's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district . Page 1 of 2. CLASSIFIED. EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER NON-LEVELED (Continued): EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy evaluation of personnel. *Essential Performance Responsibilities Job Description Supplement Code 6.

4 BOARD APPROVED 5/14/02. REVISED: 2/27/18. Page 2 of 2.