What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Sign Language Interpreter position at District Wide?
Position if open until filled
Lincoln County School District #2
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
In-Person
Full or Part-Time
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Applicants will be considered in the following order of preference:
- Holds a current Wyoming Educational Sign Language Interpreter (ESLI) Permit through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB). The permit may be obtained by meeting at least one of the following: (a) institutional recommendation from an accredited higher-education program, (b) documented national certification, or (c) a score of 3.5 or greater on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) in American Sign Language (ASL), Manually-Coded English (MCE), or Pidgin Sign Language (PSE).
- Currently eligible to hold the Wyoming ESLI Permit through PTSB under any of the pathways listed above.
- Demonstrates the potential to meet the requirements for the Wyoming ESLI Permit within one year of hire.
For full permit details, visit the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
Compensation:
Negotiable based on type of service, qualifications, and experience.
Description of the Position:
- Districtwide position supervised through the Department of Special Services
- Reports to the building principal and is under the guidance of special education staff
- Daily Hours: Minimum of Three Hours, up to 7.5 Hours a day
Performance Responsibilities:
- Provide interpreter assistance to the students who qualify for services under Hearing Disability
- Effectively facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and those who are hearing
- Possess a high level of fluency in American Sign Language and the English Language
- Keen ability to focus on what is being said
- Broad-based world knowledge and professional, ethical conduct
- Serves all parties in the communication exchange
- Ability to assess the communication preferences or language level of the individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and then adapt their interpretation to meet these needs
- Understand the meaning and intentions expressed in one language and express those meanings and intentions in the other language
- Ability to retain information and manage the flow of communication
- Understand and manage the cultural nuances of the environment
- Engage in professional and ethical standards consistent with their profession
- Other duties within the scope and expectations of an Educational Sign Language Interpreter
A strong candidate would exemplify the following professional attributes:
- A relationship-based approach to working constructively and positively with all school staff, parents, students, and agency personnel
- A respect for individual and group differences
- Strong organization and planning skills
- A willingness to go beyond basic requirements
- Flexibility in adapting to change
- An ability to respond to constructive criticism professionally
- Demonstrates well-developed emotional maturity
In accordance with policy GBEC and procedure GBEC-R all new employees must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employee must consent to and provide the necessary documentation (fingerprinting, etc.) to allow for a criminal background check.
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