What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter for the Deaf position at Memphis Shelby County Schools?
Purpose and Scope
OVERVIEW
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:
- Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
- Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
- High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide interpreting and other support services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing who are participating in inclusive or self-contained settings during the school day as well as during extra-curricular activities. The position is responsible for interpreting for students, providing appropriate signs to students and staff when needed, providing guidance and assistance to students as needed, and performing related work as assigned. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in education, special education, sign language/interpretation or other related field and four (4) years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience; requires a minimum 3.0 certification on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.