Interpreter of the Deaf (ASL)
On-siteIndependence, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate communication for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing student by providing full-time ASL interpreting for lectures, discussions, films, and assemblies in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings. Interpret all class activities as mandated by the student's IEP while adhering to Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters and maintaining strict confidentiality under RID standards. Collaborate with faculty and administration to obtain lesson plans and provide in-service training for new staff regarding working with interpreters. Maintain professional development through required in-service programming and self-improvement in signing ability. This full-time role requires an Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired, a degree or diploma with ParaPro assessment, and the physical ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
- Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
- 2 years of college coursework, OR an Associate's Degree or higher, OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
- Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Strong American Sign Language skills
- understand the role of facilitating language
- Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing ability, interpreting skills and establishing a better understanding of the educational process
- Attend all In-service/Professional Development programming and staff meetings as required
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