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Kansas Employer Interpreter for Deaf / Hard of Hearing in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (5375)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Posting ID 5375
Description
Purpose Statement
The Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing supports to the instructional program with specific
responsibilities for facilitating communication for hearing impaired students by converting voice
to sign and sign to voice; assisting in the instruction or supervision of hearing impaired students;
and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hearing impaired
persons.
Essential Functions
1. Adapts classroom work and assessment instruments under the direction of the teacher to
provide support and reinforce lesson plans to assigned students.
2. Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g.
tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) to provide the required care for assigned
students.
3. Attends field trips, extra curricular activities, sporting events, etc. to provide
interpretation services for the student and students participating.
4. Instructs hearing impaired students, individual or small groups, under the supervision of
the teacher to implement goals and improve student\' success by the conversion of
language to SEE or ASL.
5. Interprets in meetings and activities to provide communication between voice to sign and
sign to voice for hearing impaired individuals.
6. Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of documenting
activities and providing reliable information.
7. Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. ensuring a
safe and positive learning environment.
8. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g. IEPs, etc.) to
convey and gather information required to perform functions and provide SEE or ASL
interpretation.
9. Prepares documents and written materials (e.g. curriculum materials, anecdotal written
observations, etc.) to communicate information to students and staff and assist the
teacher in developing recommendations.
10. Provides teachers with input to assist in evaluating student progress.
11. Rides school bus with students, as needed, to and from school to provide interpretation
services.
12. Translates verbal communication to assist students, teachers, and parents in
communicating effectively between voice to sign and sign to voice.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning
of the work unit.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications
Ability to operate equipment used in instructional media machines and specialized equipment for
the
hearing impaired
Knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions, percentiles, and/or ratios
Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques
Knowledge of ASL or other manual communication language
Ability to communicate with tact and patience and to use active listening skills
Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans
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Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and creative
Ability to work under limited supervision and as part of a team
Education, Certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college hours preferred
ESSE or equivalent-Lev el 4 Certification
Experience
Job related experience is desired
Physical Demands, Working Environment
This position generally requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying
up to twenty (20) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 45% sitting, 10% walking, and 45% standing.
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