Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

This position closes for application when filled. Candidates can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of application.

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District 630 Harvey St., Muskegon, MI 49442
 

POSITION: Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Under general supervision, educational interpreters act as facilitators of communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and non-signing members of the school community. Take a look at our DHH experience through this video!
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•  A qualified interpreter certification as defined in the Michigan Compiled Laws and known as the  Deaf Persons’ Interpreter Act who has been approved at EIPA Level, BEI Level or NIC.
•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:
•  Building Collaborative Relationships:
o  Finds common ground and drives to consensus
o  Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders
o  Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner
•  Understanding the Organization:
o  Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting 
relationships with key stakeholders
•  Making Complex Decisions:
o  Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions
o  Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders
•  Taking Initiative:
o  Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus
o  Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements
•  Being Authentic:
o  Provides direct and actionable feedback
o  Shows consistency between words and actions
•  Being Flexible and Adaptable:
o  Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations
o  Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Support the implementation of student’s IEP.
•  Use the appropriate modality and language.
•  Interpret at the appropriate language level of a student.
•  Clearly convey all aspects of meaning and content.
•  Make sure the goal if the lesson is clear.
•  Make appropriate use of fingerspelling.
•  Facilitate and support participation and social communication.
•  Monitor student comprehension.
•  Other duties as assigned.
 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs
 

TERMS: This position is a full time, non-union 200 day position. This position comes with full  medical benefits. Dental, vision, and life paid by the district. Personal business days and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined  Contribution).
 

SALARY RANGE: Dependent on experience and education, grade G nonunion scale $18.43-24.26 per hour.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate 
for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on 
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender
identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, 
ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected 
Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to 
issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Assistant Director 
for Special Education at (231)767-7249. All other
quests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be 
directed to the Human at (231) 767-7213.