Job title: Sign Language Interpreter
Company: Cincinnati Public Schools
Job description: Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking applicants for the position of Sign Language Interpreter. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 2 year Interpreter Training Program or enrolled in an ITP program.
Experience: Previous experience interpreting in an educational setting desired.
DUTIES
Educational interpreters are specially trained individuals who facilitate communication between students who use sign language due to hearing loss and students/teachers who do not.
The educational interpreter's duties are not only specific to the student assigned, but they also serve as a member of the educational team of that student. The duties of the educational interpreter are as follows:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources
Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
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Company: Cincinnati Public Schools
Job description: Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking applicants for the position of Sign Language Interpreter. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 2 year Interpreter Training Program or enrolled in an ITP program.
Experience: Previous experience interpreting in an educational setting desired.
DUTIES
Educational interpreters are specially trained individuals who facilitate communication between students who use sign language due to hearing loss and students/teachers who do not.
The educational interpreter's duties are not only specific to the student assigned, but they also serve as a member of the educational team of that student. The duties of the educational interpreter are as follows:
- Interpret oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English.
- Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team.
- Adhere to the rules of confidentiality required of all school personnel.
- Report student related concerns to the appropriate educational personnel.
- Work collaboratively with the student's educational team.
- Prepare for interpreting assignments including the vocabulary and content knowledge of the subject matter.
- Tutor students and make adaptations only under the supervision of licensed educators.
- Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings (recess, lunch, peer interactions, emergency drills) as stated in the IEP.
- Report to building principal.
- Supervision will be in conjunction with the general education teacher(s) and the hearing specialist.
- Performs other duties and responsiblites as assigned.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources
Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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