Mooresville Graded School District JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title: Educational Interpreter

 

Qualifications: Mooresville Graded is currently taking applications for qualified applicants that are licensed as Educational Interpreters in North Carolina. Candidates should have training and experience working as interpreters for deaf students. Competence is needed in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing. Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation. Working knowledge of typical language development. Strong interpersonal skills relating to students and adults Working knowledge of subjects being interpreted. Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development. Skill in expressive interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures. Adequate reverse interpreting skills while maintaining the integrity of the message. Ability to support and work as a member of the educational team

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma with a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (Educational Interpreter I)

OR

Associate’s degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program with a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (Educational Interpreter II)

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program with a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (Educational Interpreter II)

 

Educational Interpreters must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting approved by the local education agency.

 

Salary Grade: Educational Interpreter I

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Reports to:  Executive Director of Exceptional Children

Supervises: none

 

Purpose of Position: The Educational Interpreter performs interpreting in the educational setting and/or school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and /or the teacher of the deaf.

 

Responsibilities, Duties, & Expectations: Acts as a support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher to enhance the success of the Hearing Impaired Program. Facilitates communication between the student and his/her peers and the student and adults in the school environment. Studies the content of the lessons prior to class to ensure an accurate representation of the lesson. Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher. Provides feedback to teachers upon request. Serves as liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment. Performs other related work requested by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, Regular Education Teacher, and/or Administration.

 

Evaluation and Measurement of Performance: Classified Evaluation Form – Instructional Staff

 

Terms of Employment: Ten Months; full benefits package offered with full-time employment