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Job Title: Interpreter, DHH (Hearing Sign Language Interpreter)
Position Function: Under the supervision of an administrator and the direction of certificated/licensed staff, Wichita Public Schools Interpreting Services employees provide interpreting services that ensure equitable access to communication by facilitating effective signed and spoken communication among students, staff, and families who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing.
The hearing Sign Language Interpreter provides communication access by interpreting between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL) or another signed communication system. The interpreter facilitates communication accurately, completely, and impartially without assuming instructional responsibilities.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
• Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English.
• Provide communication access during classroom instruction, assessments, therapies, meetings, environmental cues, peer interactions, field trips, extracurricular activities, and school-sponsored events.
• Interpret all communication faithfully without adding, omitting, or simplifying content.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing instructional materials and specialized terminology.
• Collaborate with Deaf Interpreters and educational staff to ensure effective communication access.
• Participate in interpreter teaming when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and the RID/NAIE Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain required certification and continuing education.
• Serves as an impartial language professional.
• Does not teach or tutor while interpreting.
• Does not modify curriculum or instructional content.
• Does not provide language instruction or intervention.
• Does not make educational decisions on behalf of the student.
• Supports self-advocacy on the part of the student for the purpose of preparing the student to become increasingly independent.
• Support equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective collaboration.
• Participate in professional development.
• Promote respectful relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Follow district policies and safety procedures.
• Support inclusive educational environments.
• Participate as a member of the IEP team and provide necessary input regarding communication needs and services.
• Extracurricular and summer rate of pay will be equivalent to employee's current hourly rate.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by specific role.
Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use interactive technology and devices in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with Wichita Public Schools guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Daily in-district travel may be required. Some out of district travel may be needed on occasion.
Physical and Mental Demands:
• Be able to work in various weather conditions
• Be able to react immediately to an emergency for the safety and welfare of the students and staff.
• Be able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead
• Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity
• Be able to demonstrate good finger dexterity
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed

• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude

• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Interrelations:
• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the building principal and department supervisor to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
• For schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of WPS and is appropriate for their position
Qualification Profile:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Post-Secondary degree in ASL/English Interpreting or other coursework preferred
• Fluency in ASL and English and Knowledge of Deaf culture
• Educational interpreting experience preferred
• State interpreter licensure, registration, or authorization
• Certification is preferred at the time of hire. Employees hired without the required certification must make an initial attempt to earn the required certification within one (1) year of employment. Accepted certification are as follows:
o EIPA or ESSE: 4.0 minimum in active status
o KQAS: 4.0 minimum in active status
o BEI: Advanced (4.0) minimum in active status
o RID: National Interpreter Certification in active status
• Certifications by other states may be accepted, must be in active status
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt