What are the responsibilities and job description for the C-Print Captionist and Educational Interpreter for the Deaf (437) [187] position at Special Student Services?
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POSITION TITLE: C-Print Captionist and Educational Interpreter for the Deaf |
JOB CODE: 437 |
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DIVISION: Academic-Support and Specialized Services |
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher |
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DEPARTMENT: Special Education |
WORK DAYS: 187 |
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REPORTS TO: Principal |
PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6 or 7) |
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FLSA: Exempt |
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly |
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Interprets the speech and language of the classroom into sign language and/or oral lip reading for the students who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides C-Print Captioning services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
REQUIREMENTS:
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Educational Level: Bachelor Degree and pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at a level 3.5 or higher within 5 years OR hold a valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) |
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Certification/License Required: Must hold a valid state certificate/license issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) |
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Experience: None; Interpreter training program preferred |
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities |
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; ; ability to interpret/transliterate (sign and voice) at a normal conversational rate |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. |
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Provides live C-Print captioning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the general education classroom setting and provides C-Print transcribed information to students. |
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Interprets classroom lectures, discussion, and tests for deaf or hard of hearing students in sign language form. |
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Provides voicing for signing deaf or hard of hearing students. |
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Participates in educational team meetings, including the development and review of progress on the Individual Education Plan; provides input on the success of communication strategies. |
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Provides orientation regarding deafness, interpreter roles, and special equipment to hearing students and staff. |
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Accompanies student and interprets to school officials when necessary. |
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Assists classroom teachers as needs arise in the classroom when those needs do not compromise the interpreter’s role as an interpreter for deaf or hard of hearing students. |
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Serves as a language role model to teachers and students who are deaf or hard of hearing; may include provision of instruction in sign language to students. |
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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. |