Description

ASL Interpreters facilitate communication by interpreting in the classroom, during assemblies, and in meetings between staff and Deaf / HH students and / or parents.

Interpreters also interpret for visiting organizations and during sports and other activities. Interpreters perform behavioral management as needed, and tutor students to help them so they do not fall behind.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an Interpreter Education Program or in a related educational field; or achieve a passing score on the EIPA Written Test.

2. Must have achieved a passing score of 3.5 or above on the EIPA Performance Test or hold RID NIC, CI or CT Certification.

3. Hold a current or temporary Oregon ASL Interpreter License

4. Ability to use Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Google Suite, and

work-related software programs

5. Proficiency with reading and writing English

6. Knowledge of tutorial / instructional procedures preferred

7. Experience working with children preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through

continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills

3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations

4. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor and / or teacher

5. Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position

6. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the

NWRESD

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Interprets for Deaf / HH students

B. Participates during IEP / IFSP meetings as a resource person during meetings

C. Interprets school related meetings

D. Participates in relevant staff meetings and trainings

E. Provides tutoring / academic / language support to Deaf / HH students

F. Ability to interpret English into ASL, and ASL into English

G. Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

H. Must complete and document 12 seat hours of continuing professional development

related to sign language interpretation each year when under contract and adhere to all

ASL Interpreter Licensure requirements

I. Complete any required paperwork in specified time and manner

J. Professionally represent the ESD and assigned work location in interactions with families,

community, staff, students, and partner agencies

K. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.

Last updated : 2024-05-11