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Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) is Hiring an Educational Interpreter of the Deaf Near Delaware, OH
JobID: 19706
Position Type: Certified Staff
Date Posted: 8/3/2023
Location: Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
District: ESC of Central Ohio - website
Educational Interpreter of the Deaf
Full Time Assignment: for a student attending the Ohio School for the Deaf
Competitive salary, STRS and medical, dental, vision insurances offered
First day of school 8/22/23
Last day of school 5/30/2024
School hours: Monday-Thursday 8:15am-3:15pm, Friday 8:15am-1:00pm
Total number of days is 178
Objective: Primary function is to facilitate communication, providing interpreting services in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings. To serve as a liaison in promoting positive relations between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, their hearing peers, faculty, administration and other staff. This facilitator will need to have strong American Sign Language skills as well as understand the role of facilitating language Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
Follow classroom schedule and interpret for students as mandated by the student’s IEP
Interpret all class activities (during the contracted day) to include: lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies, and any related assignment
Collaborate as a member of the educational team obtaining lesson plans as well as providing in-service for new staff members about working with an interpreter/DHH student in the educational setting
Maintain confidentiality as required by District policy, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct, and applicable law
Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing ability, interpreting skills and establishing a better understanding of the educational process
Attend all In-service/Professional Development programming and staff meetings as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
2 years of college coursework, OR an Associate's Degree or higher, OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.