Washoe County School District ยท 4 months ago
Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing I or II HQ (33 hrs/wk, 180 days)
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWashoe County School District is seeking an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The role involves facilitating communication for D/HH students in an educational setting, ensuring that they understand classroom instruction and participate fully in school activities.
Association
Responsibilities
Facilitates communication transfer between the D/HH student and teachers, peers, school staff, and other support personnel
Provides communication transfer of classroom assignments, procedures and teachers explanations
Provides academic instruction for classroom assignments
Provides communication transfer through reverse-voicing of D/HH student's questions and responses
Assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom and school related activities to include supervision of D/HH students test taking, accompanying student for interpreting service at the office, nurse, counselor, support staff, and athletic coaches
Monitors/assists with FM systems and hearing aids
Maintains safety and discipline by supervising and/or assisting in the supervision of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, school halls, library, and during busing
Acts as liaison between general education teachers, resource teachers, and Teachers of the Hearing Impaired
Previews instructional information for needed sign vocabulary or sign invention when possible
Attends seminars and conferences, views challenging instructional sign language materials to maintain and increase signing and reverse abilities
Must comply with ethical standards as outlined in NRS 656A.110
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education/experience that could likely provide the required knowledge in qualifying
Incumbent is required to comply with all requirements outlined in NRS 656A.110, NAC 656A and the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Interpreter / CART Regulations
Provisional Educational Interpreter Registration
Temporary registration limited to 5-years total. (NRS 656A.100, Sec. 5.)
Interpreters in this category must advance their credentials within 5 years to achieve Educational Interpreter registration
Minimum Requirements: Education: Associate's degree in any field
Professional credentials: EIPA 3.5+ and a passing score on the EIPA Written Knowledge Test
Provisional Interpreters may work in K - 12 educational settings if they have the knowledge, skills, and experience required for each assignment
Annual Renewal Requirements (Due August 1 Every Year): Provide proof of participation in at least 20 hours of professional development and at least 20 hours of mentoring
Registration with the Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division Interpreter/Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Registry as a provisional educational interpreter
Registration must be maintained for the duration of the assignment in accordance with Nevada state laws and regulations
The EIPA written knowledge exam certification is required according to the regulation set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes 656A unless provisioned by the Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division Interpreter/CART Registry as an educational interpreter
Educational interpreters must adhere to the stipulations written in the regulations associated with this law
Degree requirement: Interpreters who received their certification or EIPA 3.5+ before August 1, 2023, must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (permanent)
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) approved alternative pathway, must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (permanent)
Interpreters who are certified or have achieved an EIPA 4.0+ with an AA degree (temporary - up to 5 years)
Wears appropriate solid clothing to maximize clarity of signs and avoid eye strain of D/HH student
Knowledge of various forms of communicating with the deaf through visual means (Signed English, SEE, MSE, PSE, ASL, or CUE)
Knowledge of hearing disorders and their effects on learning and behavior
Skills taught in the basic subjects included in elementary and secondary school curriculum
Skill in computer record keeping techniques
Ability to communicate expressively and receptively through a sign language system
Ability to understand general school subjects present to facilitate interpreting of the D/HH students through signing
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those in the course of work
Ability to input and maintain accurate records on a computer or manually
Preferred
Post high school training in sign language is desirable
Company
Washoe County School District
Nevada's second largest school district serving the Reno/Sparks and surrounding areas.
Founded in 1955
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Searcy
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Turner, Ed.D.
Chief Information Officer
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