What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter position at Countywide?
JOB TITLE: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SERVICES GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The Educational Interpreter performs interpreting in the educational setting and school-related student activities for deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and the teacher of the deaf. The employee directs any concerns regarding job function or student performance to the appropriate staff. The employee reports to the teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, the principal or Central Office Supervisor, and the Executive Director of Exceptional Children. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Acts as a support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher to enhance the success of the Hearing Impaired Program. Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and adults in the school environment. Studies the content of the lessons before class to ensure accurate representation of the task. Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher. Provides feedback to teachers upon request. Serves as liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment. May teach beginning sign language to students and staff. Performs other related work requested by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, Regular Education Teacher, and Administration
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Educational Interpreters with a high school diploma who have received a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Educational Interpreters with an associate’s degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program who have received a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Educational Interpreters with a bachelor’s degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program who have received a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Educational Interpreters must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting approved by the local education agency. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of North Carolina. Must maintain a safe driving record. An employee assigned to this position is designated as Category “A.” Category “A” employees are governed by Guilford County Schools Policy GA and Administrative Procedure GA-P, “Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace,” which spells out specific drug testing requirements, procedures, and consequences of positive alcohol or drug tests or arrest for alleged violation of any alcohol or drug-related offense. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate various automated office machines, including computers, typewriters, calculators, printers, copiers, etc. Sedentary work usually involves sitting but may involve walking or standing for periods. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from apparent standards) of data, people, or things. Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and directions from
