2026-2027 Interpreter

Title:                                       Adult and Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

                                                Kent ISD

Reports to:                             Supervisor of Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Visual Impairments

Terms of Employment:           182 Days

Kent ISD Interpreter Association                                           

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Adult and Educational Interpreter will effectively and impartially facilitate communication between individuals who are DHH and individuals who are hearing within the educational environment. Under general supervision, acts as the interpreter for deaf/hard of hearing students and adult staff members who are deaf/hard of hearing. Duties include interpreting a variety of materials into American Sign Language, and

may include providing some tutoring, supportive duties, and related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A qualified interpreter certification as defined in the Michigan Qualified Interpreter Laws with approval at an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Level and Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI Level) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Level.
2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, preferred.
3. Ability to interpret/transliterate in classes where deaf students are mainstreamed and a working knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets for deaf/hard of hearing staff members at district scheduled meetings and professional development.
• Mentors, observes, and coaches interpreters in the Kent ISD Deaf / Hard of Hearing program.
• Coordinates professional development and workshops in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Assists with interpreter scheduling to ensure proper qualifications for assignments.
• Interprets teacher’s and other students’ comment to program students during classroom activities.
• Interprets program students’ comments to teachers during classroom activities.
• Reviews coursework materials in advance so that classroom activities can be conveyed clearly and accurately.
• Researches and chooses signs to convey clear meanings in all settings.
• Provides notetaking or arranges notetaking services.
• Facilitates academic and personal communication for program students by providing interpreting services during tutoring sessions, counseling sessions, annual reviews, school assemblies, and after school activities.
• Provides information about students’ communication and language needs consistent with the teams direction to teachers in all classes.
• Exhibits knowledge of the language and communication needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing and the ability to communicate with students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
• Exhibits knowledge of the unique nature of educational interpreting/transliterating.
• Exhibits exemplary interpersonal skills in dealing with students, staff, and parents.
• Projects a positive image of the district to students, staff, and parents as well as exhibiting a positive and collaborative attitude on the job.
• Educates students and staff in the strategies, processes, and protocol for using an Interpreter.
• Advocates for communication access and models self-advocacy skills.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Participates in staff and building meetings as appropriate and as requested by teachers or by Program Administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities, preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
• Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
• Ability to serve as a role model for students.
• Demonstrated dependability and promptness.
• Understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents and the general public while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals.
• Ability to drive between buildings, local school districts and community sites.
• Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program

Salary: $38,677

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources