Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Deaf Educational Interpreter works in conjunction with a hearing Sign Language interpreter to provide communication facilitation between hearing, deaf, and hard of hearing staff and students in the classroom and school events and activities.

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $29.44 - $35.82 per hour.*Offer expected to be made at entry to mid-level of the range.

Essential Functions:

1. Interprets any and all information presented in a classroom or building situation (e.g. lectures, announcements, discussions, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of providing student access to the services and activities provided by the school district and for staff to understand student comments and questions.
2. Interpret communications between hearing, deaf, and hard of hearing students, parents and/or staff members in the classroom, at conferences, IEP meetings and other school activities.
3. Work as a resource specialist with deaf or hard of hearing students and their teachers to develop language, articulation, and academic skills within the school and home environment.
4. Supports staff in maintaining a safe environment for all.
5. Attends a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings, meetings with outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and receiving information. This person is not responsible for interpreting during team meetings.
6. Assists with classroom modifications when appropriate, as determined by the IEP, educational team, or in consultation with other direct service personnel for the purpose of meeting the educational and access needs of deaf and hard of hearing students.
7. Confers and plans with the educational team to prepare for interpreting for the purpose of meeting the educational and access needs of deaf and hard of hearing students.
8. Maintains confidentiality for the purpose of maintaining student privacy and to adhere to FERPA..
9. Works with teachers and staff to maintain documents, files, and records (e.g. IEP progress reports, student progress data, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, student progress, and ensuring an up-to-date trail for compliance 
10. Provides access to the student's school day, which may include testing time, clubs, or independent work for the purpose of providing student access to the services and activities provided by the school district and to provides access to the student’s/students’ participation efforts.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Deaf or hard of hearing.
3. Has Passed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or is otherwise qualified as a Deaf Interpreter .

1. Experience as an interpreter in an educational setting.
2. Knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions:

1. Classroom setting.
2. Sufficient physical stamina and agility to perform sign language functions continuously through workday.
3. Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.