Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, provide sign language interpreting services to deaf and hard
of hearing individuals to facilitate communication between students, staff, parents, teachers and others; independently interpret complex subject matter, educational concepts and special events in a variety of settings; perform related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
? Provide sign language interpreting services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals to
facilitate communication between students, staff, parents, teachers and others;
serve as a resource regarding the deaf and hard of hearing community and culture
and the role of interpreters. E
? Serve as an interpreter in a variety of settings such as classrooms, assemblies,
theatrical performances, sporting events, meetings, conferences, after school
programs, field trips, special events, vocational trainings, workshops and emergency
situations. E
? Interpret during classroom and other activities including lectures and discussions,
non-captioned visuals, story readings, plays and public address announcements;
utilize a register range appropriate to the setting and intent of the speaker. E
? Provide expressive and receptive interpretation and transliteration in American Sign
Language, manually coded signed English systems and voicing into English for deaf
and hard of hearing students, District staff, parents and others. E
? Communicate with students utilizing the mode of communication best suited to their
needs in accordance with Individualized Education Plans (IEP); participate in IEP
meetings as requested; confer with District staff regarding student progress and
other concerns; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. E
? Review textbooks and academic materials to prep
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
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