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Jefferson City School District · 4 months ago

Sign Language Interpreter

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jefferson City School District is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf and hard of hearing students. The role involves interpreting educational content, supporting social interactions, and advocating for student needs as outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Interpret or transliterate in a mode that reflects the student’s language use, as outlined in the IEP

Model social strategies to encourage interaction between deaf and hearing individuals

Support incidental learning and ensure incidental information is interpreted

Work with the classroom teacher to adapt classroom/school activities to promote participation

Position themselves appropriately to assure visual access to educational content

Demonstrate effectiveness as a team member including interpersonal communication skills

Ability to advocate for the needs of the student, as outlined in the IEP, in all school settings

Assist and/or lead in providing in-services to hearing students, staff and parents as requested in regard to sign language, the role of the interpreter, etc

Working with teachers/staff toward the goal of increasing interaction between deaf or hard of hearing students and their peers

Providing academic support, such as tutoring the deaf student, as outlined in the IEP and under the guidance of a certified teacher

Providing sign language support to classmates of the student who is deaf or hard of hearing

Provide interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, extracurricular activities and parent meetings when requested in advance

Other district wide interpreting needs as they arise, if student is not present

Team collaboration and professional development with other district sign language interpreters, as necessary

Qualification

Interpreter certificationsMissouri interpreting licenseFluency in ASLFluency in EnglishDegreeChild development knowledgeInterpersonal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Must possess any one of the following acceptable Interpreter certifications: National certifications: CI/CT, or NIC; State certifications: MICS, MICS RCED, PCED, or MO-BEI; EIPA: Score of 4.0 or higher preferred

Must have a Missouri interpreting license in addition to certification

Fluency in written and spoken English

Fluency in various forms of communication including SEE, PSE, ASL, or the sign mode determined by the educational team

Ability to both produce accessible signed language and understand the deaf child's signs

An understanding of the stages of child development particularly as these relate to language development and acquisition

Knowledge specific to academic content and language development of deaf and hard of hearing children

An ability to communicate and adapt, as a member of the educational team, on matters regarding interpreting, communication and sign language development

Flexibility to address the need for sign language interpreters in the district, as the needs arise