Cherry Creek School District
Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Grandview High School
Cherry Creek School District, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Grandview High School
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Cherry Creek School District . Job Title : Educational Sign Language Interpreter FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt Classification Group : Staff Support Supervising Position : School Principal or designee Pay Plan : Educational Support Personnel Pay Range : Range 15 Last Updated : 03/04/2024 Job Summary
Serving as a member of the educational team, support students with hearing loss and staff, which may include hearing and deaf people. Minimize linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers, and facilitate all communication among deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students, hearing personnel, and other hearing students in an educational environment through the use of American Sign Language or mode of communication appropriate for the learning level of student(s). Work in tandem with special education and general education teachers to implement and adjust instruction based on the needs of students. Implement differentiated strategies specific to the need of students with hearing loss to support them with: understanding lectures and classroom instruction; reading, writing, and math proficiency; academics and social needs outside of the classroom. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure deaf/hard of hearing students receive and understand communication presented in all educational settings through the interpreting process. As part of the instructional team, work collaboratively with general education and/or special education classroom teachers to facilitate signing interpretation and environmental feedback, providing continuity of instruction. Determine the best distance, lighting, and angle for student viewing, consulting with the student and teacher as necessary. Daily 30% Communicate with all members of the educational team (teachers, supervisors, interpreters, para educators) who are directly responsible for the educational program for deaf/hard of hearing students. Provide input about student performance and progress for instructional planning, conferences, and individualized education plan (IEP) meetings. Participate in IEP meetings as part of the team and ensure that interpreting is provided by another interpreter for communication if needed. Daily 20% Assist educational team by monitoring and supporting student behavior in all education settings. Facilitate and clarify appropriate social interaction with peers and assist students with accessing extracurricular activities through interpreting and assisting with social interactions. Daily 15% Provide tutoring services to deaf/hard of hearing students by reinforcing concepts taught in the general education and special education classroom. Stay informed and cognizant of students' communication profiles and their impact of hearing loss as related to comprehension of the English language and interpret/transliterate accordingly. Daily 15% Plan for upcoming lessons and activities to interpret more efficiently and for academic assistance. Adapt language and materials to meet the needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Daily 10% Uphold and enforce State, county, local, and District rules, regulations, and policies. Daily 5% Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% Reporting Relationships : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required Associate's degree Two (2) years of professional work experience in sign language or interpreting functional areas in an educational setting Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educational Interpreter Authorization Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Advanced knowledge of deaf culture Advanced knowledge and proficiency with American Sign Language and other signing systems Intermediate organization skills Intermediate tutoring skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills Advanced interpersonal relations skills Advanced interpreting skills (voice to sign and sign to voice) Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others Ability to work one-on-one or in small groups with students Ability to stay abreast of and follow both the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Professional Conduct Guidelines Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) Primarily works indoors Typically a moderate noise level Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Frequent standing and walking Occasional bending, lifting, and climbing Eye-hand coordination Visual concentration Repetitive motions (i.e. hand and finger movement) Focusing in noisy environments Usually a noisy environment May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions Normal school district environment Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cherry Creek School District by 2x. Sign in to set job alerts for “Sign Language Interpreter” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Cherry Creek School District . Job Title : Educational Sign Language Interpreter FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt Classification Group : Staff Support Supervising Position : School Principal or designee Pay Plan : Educational Support Personnel Pay Range : Range 15 Last Updated : 03/04/2024 Job Summary
Serving as a member of the educational team, support students with hearing loss and staff, which may include hearing and deaf people. Minimize linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers, and facilitate all communication among deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students, hearing personnel, and other hearing students in an educational environment through the use of American Sign Language or mode of communication appropriate for the learning level of student(s). Work in tandem with special education and general education teachers to implement and adjust instruction based on the needs of students. Implement differentiated strategies specific to the need of students with hearing loss to support them with: understanding lectures and classroom instruction; reading, writing, and math proficiency; academics and social needs outside of the classroom. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure deaf/hard of hearing students receive and understand communication presented in all educational settings through the interpreting process. As part of the instructional team, work collaboratively with general education and/or special education classroom teachers to facilitate signing interpretation and environmental feedback, providing continuity of instruction. Determine the best distance, lighting, and angle for student viewing, consulting with the student and teacher as necessary. Daily 30% Communicate with all members of the educational team (teachers, supervisors, interpreters, para educators) who are directly responsible for the educational program for deaf/hard of hearing students. Provide input about student performance and progress for instructional planning, conferences, and individualized education plan (IEP) meetings. Participate in IEP meetings as part of the team and ensure that interpreting is provided by another interpreter for communication if needed. Daily 20% Assist educational team by monitoring and supporting student behavior in all education settings. Facilitate and clarify appropriate social interaction with peers and assist students with accessing extracurricular activities through interpreting and assisting with social interactions. Daily 15% Provide tutoring services to deaf/hard of hearing students by reinforcing concepts taught in the general education and special education classroom. Stay informed and cognizant of students' communication profiles and their impact of hearing loss as related to comprehension of the English language and interpret/transliterate accordingly. Daily 15% Plan for upcoming lessons and activities to interpret more efficiently and for academic assistance. Adapt language and materials to meet the needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Daily 10% Uphold and enforce State, county, local, and District rules, regulations, and policies. Daily 5% Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% Reporting Relationships : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required Associate's degree Two (2) years of professional work experience in sign language or interpreting functional areas in an educational setting Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educational Interpreter Authorization Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Advanced knowledge of deaf culture Advanced knowledge and proficiency with American Sign Language and other signing systems Intermediate organization skills Intermediate tutoring skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills Advanced interpersonal relations skills Advanced interpreting skills (voice to sign and sign to voice) Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others Ability to work one-on-one or in small groups with students Ability to stay abreast of and follow both the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Professional Conduct Guidelines Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) Primarily works indoors Typically a moderate noise level Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Frequent standing and walking Occasional bending, lifting, and climbing Eye-hand coordination Visual concentration Repetitive motions (i.e. hand and finger movement) Focusing in noisy environments Usually a noisy environment May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions Normal school district environment Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cherry Creek School District by 2x. Sign in to set job alerts for “Sign Language Interpreter” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr