What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Language Interpreter position at Rutherford County Schools?
Sign Language Interpreter
- Under the oversight of a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will provide sign language interpretive services to eligible deaf and hard of hearing students
- Shall have MINIMUM of a High School Diploma or GED and must meet at least one of the three requirements defined in the Tennessee Department of Education Employment Standards for Educational Interpreters. Rule 0520-1-03(10)
- Must be able to use a variety of signing methods (i.e. ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Signing)
- Must be able to use technology to facilitate better understanding of content by the students
- Previous experience working with deaf and hearing impaired students as an educational interpreter in a public school setting preferred
- Able and willing to take direction be able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and work as a team member with students, staff, and parents
- Must maintain regular attendance
- Must be able to interact with students