Sign Language Interpreter at Carteret Borough School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Knowledge of American Sign Language, Signed English and/or other tools of communication
2. Knowledge of basic school subjects and ability to communicate knowledge to others
3. Knowledge of the special behavior patterns pertaining to student age and growth process
4. Knowledge and awareness of ethical and confidential conduct 
5. Knowledge, patience and understanding of mentally handicapped children and a sincere desire to assist in their educational development 
6. Ability and willingness to work with educational professionals and technical supervisors as a team in the development of children
7. Ability to be tolerant, and patient under stressful situations      

1. Interpret information for hearing impaired student
2. Participate in the implementation of educational and other services designed for special education children
3. Assist hearing impaired student with learning materials and instructional exercises
4. Accompany students to and from their homes when required
5. Maintain open communication with parents, faculty and staff
6. Work closely with Special Services Department
7. Obtains and reviews related instructional materials prior to providing interpreting services as requested
8. Participate in staff development trainings, workshops and meetings as needed
9. Translate simultaneously with the classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into sign language and translates student responses from sign language into English
10. Interpret at special events (e.g. field trips and student instructor conferences)
11. Maintain, as directed by an occupational or physical therapist, nurse, or speech-language pathologist, adaptive equipment required by learners with physical and sensory disabilities, or health related needs
12. Collaborate with educational professionals/providers in functional assessment activities to determine a child’s developmental level and learning needs, including documenting the data and maintaining learner records required by the state, district, or agency
13. Administer standardized assessment instruments scored and analyzed by teachers or other professional practitioners
14. Supervises students in community-based learning environments to prepare them to make the transition from school-to-work and to participate in the adult world (if required by learner or program needs)
15. Familiarize employers and other members of the community of the needs of individual learners (if required by the program or learner needs)
16. Assist student(s) with transportation needs such as pushing, guiding, and maintaining their wheelchair, walker, etc.
17. Participate in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) planning team meetings as required by learner needs
18. Perform related work as required