Cherry Creek School District
Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Grandview High School
Cherry Creek School District, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Grandview High School
Cherry Creek School District invites applications for a full‑time Educational Sign Language Interpreter. The role supports students with hearing loss and staff, minimizing linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers and facilitating all communication among deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students, hearing personnel, and other students through American Sign Language (ASL) or an appropriate mode of communication. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide interpreting in all educational settings; determine best distance, lighting, and angle for student viewing. Daily 30% Communicate with the educational team; provide input on student performance and progress for instructional planning and IEP meetings; participate in IEP meetings with another interpreter if needed. Daily 20% Assist student behavior in all settings; facilitate social interaction and extracurricular activities. Daily 15% Provide tutoring services to reinforce concepts taught in general and special education. Daily 15% Plan upcoming lessons and activities to interpret efficiently and provide academic assistance; adapt language and materials. Daily 10% Uphold State, county, local, and District rules, regulations, and policies. Daily 5% Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required Associate’s degree Two years of professional work experience in sign language or interpreting in an educational setting Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educational Interpreter Authorization Basic knowledge of office equipment (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 subject to change to meet organization requirements 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 (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 National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent 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
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Cherry Creek School District invites applications for a full‑time Educational Sign Language Interpreter. The role supports students with hearing loss and staff, minimizing linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers and facilitating all communication among deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students, hearing personnel, and other students through American Sign Language (ASL) or an appropriate mode of communication. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide interpreting in all educational settings; determine best distance, lighting, and angle for student viewing. Daily 30% Communicate with the educational team; provide input on student performance and progress for instructional planning and IEP meetings; participate in IEP meetings with another interpreter if needed. Daily 20% Assist student behavior in all settings; facilitate social interaction and extracurricular activities. Daily 15% Provide tutoring services to reinforce concepts taught in general and special education. Daily 15% Plan upcoming lessons and activities to interpret efficiently and provide academic assistance; adapt language and materials. Daily 10% Uphold State, county, local, and District rules, regulations, and policies. Daily 5% Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required Associate’s degree Two years of professional work experience in sign language or interpreting in an educational setting Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educational Interpreter Authorization Basic knowledge of office equipment (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 subject to change to meet organization requirements 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 (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 National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent 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
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