Sign Language Interpreter III - Special Education

OVERVIEW

To provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent required
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card required
• Meet Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 4.0-5.0 or RID CT and/or RID CI or NAD 5 or NIC 
• Valid certificate from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) at Level 3 or higher
• Knowledge of sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting proficiency in at least one sign communication system such as American Sign Language (ASL) or Oral Interpreting
• Knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan required
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency (verbal and written)
• Basic knowledge of child and language development
• Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students
• Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
• Assist in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student’s activities
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program (i.e. teachers, aides, parents, etc)
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc)
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter 
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director