Position Title:
Educational Interpreter for the Deaf-High School
Job Classification:
Certified Position: 189-day employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Responsible To:
Principal
Job Summary:
The Educational Interpreter will facilitate equivalent access for deaf/hard of hearing students in the various communication exchanges that occur in all school related activities. The Interpreter ascertains goals of each educational setting and communicates information clearly in the student's language. Equally important, the interpreter communicates the student’s language in spoken English for staff and students. Educational interpreters promote and support the greatest possible level of participation and independence for students in educational settings.
Major Responsibilities:
Non-Program Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Certification/Licensure:
OR
Experience:
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Vision, hearing, verbal and written communication are essential factors in performing required tasks, duties, and responsibilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent movement from classroom to classroom and driving from school building to school building is required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, stand and walk for long periods of time. Must have flexibility in hours worked. De-escalation strategies may include physical management techniques.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment varies depending on the classroom noise level. The employee may face many interruptions and shifting priorities day to day. Working with specific students may require Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of assigned student(s).
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out-put of students.
Application Procedures:
Candidates are asked to request a minimum of three (3) confidentially submitted electronic reference surveys via the online application process and provide a resume, letter of interest, and college transcripts.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs
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