Coloma Community Schools

ASL Interpreter - Educational

26-27 School Year

Summary

The primary job goal of the Educational ASL Interpreter is to provide educational interpreter services, as assigned, to ensure uninterrupted services. Generally speaking, educational interpreter services include (a) the communication of classroom information between General Education Teachers, Deaf Student, and other hearing students.

Required Qualifications

Degree of coursework in an educationally related field
BA Degree preferred and/or a graduate of an interpreter training program

Certification

An educational interpreter performance assessment (EIPA) score of at least 4.0 or working toward qualified certification
Registry of interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification
NAD-RID certification (NIC) at a certified level
BEI2

Job Responsibilities

Knowledge of implications of deafness on childhood development
Skills necessary to support and foster an effective team working environment
Ability to accompany students to class and interpret lectures, lessons, and any other information presented to students
Ability and willingness to support and instruct DHH students in acquiring ASL as an optional first language
Sign-to-voice interpretation for students to teachers, service providers and peers
Knowledge of and ability to use technology for the purposes of organization, communication, and developing and providing accommodations to students
Ability to prepare for interpreted class time by reviewing books, materials, and other instructional information
Willingness to participate, as a member of the educational team, in team meetings, development of the students individualized education plans, and student evaluations
Skills needed to maintain classroom discipline, through a cooperative effort with the teacher, by implementing behavioral management programming
Ability to provide input and feedback to the supervising teacher, as requested
Willingness to follow and support the implementation of student IEPs and related recommendations
Willingness to continue educational and professional growth in order to maintain all required interpreter certifications
Ability to demonstrate the principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
Willingness to adhere to Coloma polices and procedures, complete assigned responsibilities within agree-upon or established timelines, and perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor

Salary and Benefits:

-Salary commensurate with experience

-Full Time

-MPSERS Retirement System

-Paid Sick and personal days

-BCBS & Priority Health Medical Insurance(some plans free to employees), Dental & Vision

Application Deadline: Reviewed Upon Receipt

First Day of School with students - As soon as possible

It is the policy of Coloma Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact our compliance officers, Wendy Tremblay and Craig Fisher at 302 W. St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI 49038, 269.468.2424 or via email at complaint@ccs.coloma.org.