What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter position at Hamilton County ESC?
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Educational Interpreter
Full-time
Position Description
The Educational Interpreter helps make education accessible to students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing through sign language and other individualized communication methods. This may include signing various sentence structures during class settings, along with ensuring lighting and seating are appropriate, to maximize the student's access to the Interpreter and the educational instruction. The Interpreter works with the student, their educational team, and the lead interpreter to ensure the student is receiving the necessary assistance in all of their interactions throughout the course of a school day.
Qualifications
Employment in this position is contingent upon compliance with applicable pre-employment requirements, including the satisfactory completion of required criminal records checks and fingerprinting in accordance with Ohio Revised Code § 3319.39 and other applicable laws and HCESC policies.
Required
- Education: Associate's degree in Applied Science of Interpreter Training Program, American Sign Language/Interpreting, or a related field.
- Licensure: Ohio Five-Year Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license; Valid driver's license
- Previous Supervisory Experience: None
- Access to reliable transportation to fulfill job duties
Preferred
- Previous Work-Related Experience: 1-2 years
Essential Job Functions
Interpreting
- Provide expressive and voice interpreting for academic content, lessons, social interactions, and school-based communication, using the student's preferred mode of communication or other appropriate methods while accurately conveying the speaker's message and intent.
- Ensure the classroom environment (lighting, seating, technology use, etc.) is accessible for the student.
- Adjust interpretation as necessary to meet the student's specific needs.
Communication; Data Collection & Reporting
- Collaborate with the student's educational team to ensure the student is receiving appropriate levels of assistance.
- Prior to lessons, receive and review material from teachers to prepare for conveying the materials to students effectively.
- When appropriate, collaborate with the educational team to collect informat
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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Must Complete Application on Applitrack to be considered for this position
Submit Letter of Interest with Resume to:
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Attn: Lisa Pugh
lisa.pugh@hcesc.org