Position Type:
Student Support Services/Hearing Impaired
Date Posted:
10/25/2022
Location:
South Central Kansas Special Education CooperativeDescription:
Under direction, interprets/transliterates spoken language using American Sign Language or other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals; serve as a liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students, hearing students and instructors; and perform related work as required. Accurately interpret spoken language to sign language and interpret sign to spoken language for lecture classes, physical education classes, labs, meetings and various assignments as scheduled; follow and give oral and written directions; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population; maintain cooperative working relationships.
Job Summary:
The Sign Language Interpreter serves deaf/hard of hearing students using American Sign Language or other manual sign system in classrooms and lecture halls, during films, counseling and tutoring sessions, school related meetings, activities, District events and as needed for urgent situations such as those involving District Police or Health Services.
Qualifications:
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.) Education: Completion of an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent.
Application Procedure:
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