CCI Group
Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
CCI Group, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Job Description
About Us:
CCI Group was founded a decade ago, leveraging deep expertise in the justice system to offer Certified Legal Interpreters for courts. Over the years, we have expanded our services to a diverse clientele, including government agencies, educational institutions, collection agencies, and various professional meetings and conventions.
The goal of this position is:
To provide interpreting/transliterating services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students which facilitate communication within an instructional environment
Provide interpreting/transliterating services to a student or group of students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the communication mode used by the student(s). Provide interpreting/transliterating in one or more education settings including classrooms, assemblies, discipline, or counseling sessions, and extra-curricular activities. Provide interpreting/transliterating in receptive or expressive mode for classroom lectures or discussions to facilitate communication between students and teachers or peers; service to include film/video presentations. Function as liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students and others in the educational setting. Participate as a member of the educational team by attending and offering assistance as requested during conferences or Individual Education Plan meetings. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding individual student performance and follow school board policies and interpreter code of ethics, concerning all information about students. Demonstrate interest in self-improvement by upgrading interpreting/transliterating skills and increasing general understanding of school policies and affairs. Assist with the development, presentation, and implementation of in-service programs to improve skills necessary to work effectively with deaf/hard-of-hearing students. Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments. Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School. Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities. Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures. Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Requirements
Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) Testing Program. Three (3) years of experience providing interpretive services to the deaf and hard of hearing. Evidence of Communication Skills in Manual or Oral or Cued speech PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Some experience with children who are deaf and hard of hearing is preferred. Documented rating at or above the following ratings/evaluation instruments: EIE or QA - Level I - entry-level ability OR EIPA - Level 2 - Advanced beginner OR Equivalent valid, recognized, and reliable interpreting/transliterating assessment not listed above but currently active. Bilingual skills preferred Benefits
401K PTO Holiday pay Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
CCI Group was founded a decade ago, leveraging deep expertise in the justice system to offer Certified Legal Interpreters for courts. Over the years, we have expanded our services to a diverse clientele, including government agencies, educational institutions, collection agencies, and various professional meetings and conventions.
The goal of this position is:
To provide interpreting/transliterating services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students which facilitate communication within an instructional environment
Provide interpreting/transliterating services to a student or group of students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the communication mode used by the student(s). Provide interpreting/transliterating in one or more education settings including classrooms, assemblies, discipline, or counseling sessions, and extra-curricular activities. Provide interpreting/transliterating in receptive or expressive mode for classroom lectures or discussions to facilitate communication between students and teachers or peers; service to include film/video presentations. Function as liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students and others in the educational setting. Participate as a member of the educational team by attending and offering assistance as requested during conferences or Individual Education Plan meetings. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding individual student performance and follow school board policies and interpreter code of ethics, concerning all information about students. Demonstrate interest in self-improvement by upgrading interpreting/transliterating skills and increasing general understanding of school policies and affairs. Assist with the development, presentation, and implementation of in-service programs to improve skills necessary to work effectively with deaf/hard-of-hearing students. Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments. Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School. Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities. Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures. Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Requirements
Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) Testing Program. Three (3) years of experience providing interpretive services to the deaf and hard of hearing. Evidence of Communication Skills in Manual or Oral or Cued speech PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Some experience with children who are deaf and hard of hearing is preferred. Documented rating at or above the following ratings/evaluation instruments: EIE or QA - Level I - entry-level ability OR EIPA - Level 2 - Advanced beginner OR Equivalent valid, recognized, and reliable interpreting/transliterating assessment not listed above but currently active. Bilingual skills preferred Benefits
401K PTO Holiday pay Dental Insurance Vision Insurance