Hillsborough County Public Schools · 3 months ago
Interpreter, Sign Language
Brandon, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHillsborough County Public Schools is seeking a Nationally Certified Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between hearing individuals and those who are deaf or hard of hearing within the educational environment. The role involves collaborating with the educational team to ensure equal access to interpreted materials and providing interpreting services at various school functions and activities.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Provides interpreting or transliterating services to students who are deaf/hard of hearing at one or more sites, using the appropriate mode of communication as specified by the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Activities requiring the services of the interpreter include, but are not limited to, lectures, field trips, discussions, films, other media, club meetings, speech therapy, and special projects
Provides interpreting or transliterating services for school functions and activities that may include consumers other than the students who are deaf. Activities requiring the services of the interpreter include, but are not limited to, parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, athletic practices and events, and performances
Prepares and reviews for interpreting or transliterating services by becoming familiar with academic materials, concepts, and vocabulary and by suggesting appropriate accommodations for student needs
Participates as a member of the educational team and may provide field-specific technical assistance to the school staff and administrators. Updates appropriate members of the educational team regarding student performance
Exhibits ability to identify and match language needs of consumers
Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National Association of the Deaf (RID/NAD) Code of Professional Conduct and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Guidelines for Professional Conduct, including confidentiality, conduct, and professionalism
Maintains appropriate professional interpreting credentials and field-specific professional development
Attends in-service programs and meetings as directed
Demonstrates continued interest in self-improvement regarding interpreting skills and general understanding of the educational process
Acts as mentor to interpreters recently hired by the district or assigned through post-secondary educational institution at the discretion of Lead Interpreter
Performs any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Passing score on the written and performance portions of the National Interpreter Certification exam
Educational Interpreting experience preferred
Attended Interpreter Training Program or passed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)/National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam and National Interpreter Certification administered and awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) (e.g. Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC)/Certificate of Interpretation (CI)/Certificate of Transliteration (CT)/NIC, or EIPA Ed:K-12)
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification acceptable upon review
Member of RID (must provide proof of membership annually)
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
Writes routine reports and correspondence
Speaks effectively before groups of individuals
Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs
Standing, walking, sitting, handling, fingering, talking, and hearing
Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant; overhead
Company
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools is the seventh largest school district in the nation, with more than 210,000 students.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
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