ESY American Sign Language Interpreter

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: ESY American Sign Language Interpreter

Reports to: Director of Student Programs

Supervises: None

Qualifications:       

1. Satisfy the Oklahoma Educational Interpreter for the Deaf Act requirements by: 
• Demonstrating the interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively with staff and students within the instructional setting,
• Have a comprehensive general knowledge of academic subjects and current events, educational processes and organization, principles and practices of special education, and aspects and issues of deaf culture, AND
• Meet one or more of the following:
• Completed an interpreter training program, OR
• Obtained a Bachelor's degree, OR
• Worked three (3) or more years in an area related to the field of deaf education, which could include interpreting in non-educational settings such as a church, etc., AND
• Attained at least one of the following:
• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level IV Certification or better.
• Oklahoma Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better.
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or better in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary).
• Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE) Level 3.5 or better.
2. Maintain current eligibility and registration on the Oklahoma Educational Interpreter Registry.
3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist the ESY program in meeting the specific goals and objectives for student(s) with a hearing impairment, through the provision of individual attention, communication via sign language, additional and/or enrichment instruction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Interpret all instruction/information using sign language to the student.
2. Communicate to the staff the questions/concerns of students.
3. Assist the teacher with instruction and/or activities for individuals or groups.
4. Assist with meeting the physical and training needs of the student(s).
5. Modify materials and maintain room for instruction of student(s) with hearing impairment.
6. Accompany student(s) with hearing impairment to and from school activities.
7. Maintain student records, i.e., confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, etc.
8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: June 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026 (16 days during this timeframe)

Compensation: Current JPS hourly rate of pay