This position is 8 hours/day and 187 days/school year.
This position is open until filled
INTERPRETER/TUTOR HEARING IMPAIRED
Essential Functions
•Assists deaf and hard of hearing students in academic and non-academic activities, individually or in groups (e.g.
classroom instruction, non-captioned movies, tests, library, computer lab, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special
events, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
•Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional/behavioral programs and lesson plans for the
purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic and life skill success through a defined course of study.
•Interprets or transliterates all language necessary for student’s education for the purpose of facilitating effective
communication.
•Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning
environment.
•Participates in meetings (e.g. staff/faculty inservice, workshops, IEP’s, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of
receiving and/or conveying information related to serving the general goals of education to the deaf or hard of hearing.
•Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. set up for speaker, review materials ahead of lectures, etc.) for
the purpose of providing a clear understanding and interpretation.
•Provides support/tutoring to the deaf or hard of hearing student for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or
reinforcing classroom objectives.
•Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to
appropriate personnel.
•Tutors deaf or hard of hearing students in a variety of subjects for the purpose of supplementing their daily class activities
and enhance the learning.
Other Functions
•Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing
job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office
equipment using pertinent software applications; follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions; and
preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.
Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and
punctuation; role of the Educational Interpreter providing clarification of roles to all students and staff; language
development, child development, Deaf Culture, and educational methods.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required
to work with others in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate
equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of
individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem
solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent
interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality;
working as part of a team; and possessing sound emotional judgment; expressing oneself through manual communication
skills (sign language, expressive, & receptive) at an overall degree appropriate to the level of student.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading,
guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work
units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting,
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 33% sitting, 33% walking, and 34% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience
Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Education
Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.
Required Testing
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability
Interpreter Performance Assessment level 3.0
competency
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance |