2026-27 Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Have a working knowledge of district policies and practices that relate to the department.

Follow established schedule - the RDSPD Coordinator and deaf education teacher are responsible for creating the interpreters schedule.

Work cooperatively with principal, curriculum coordinator, special education teachers, support staff, and general education teachers to insure the success of the students

Maintain professionalism at all times; professional behavior and with all written and verbal communication.

Assigned campus location may change during the school year or from one school year to the next, due to student need. Interpreters may be assigned to multiple campuses during one school year.

Provide clerical duties as assigned; including, but not limited to: copying, faxing, filing, and scanning as related to classroom instruction

Assist with campus/RDSPD duty; bus duty, playground activities, cafeteria duty, and extracurricular activities such as field day, programs/assemblies, and similar events in which deaf students are participating

Provide audiological maintenance/ troubleshoot student equipment, when amplification is not working

Help keep classroom orderly and attractive when assigned to deaf education classrooms

Prepare teaching materials for deaf education teacher during periods not assigned to interpreting

Engage and interact with students that are deaf and hard of hearing at all times, even during down time from interpreting

Assist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher of the deaf students

Provide assistance in the classroom while following the classroom plan, behavior plan or BIP of a particular student.

Maintain professional standards in regard to student confidentiality and information.

Interpret in various school activities as requested by the deaf education teacher, including PTA meetings, ARD/IEP meetings and faculty meetings

Promote positive awareness of deafness and its implications in the school and the community

Attend professional development regarding sign language interpreting, language development in Deaf children and professional ethics.

Acquire certification and/or additional certification levels in Educational Interpreting

Increase skill level in sign systems to be used daily during classroom instruction

Acquire knowledge of hearing equipment and Ling sounds while assisting the classroom teacher

VIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and evaluate student practicum interpreters, as requested by the Coordinator of the RDSPD

Performs other duties as assigned by the RDSPD Coordinator or teacher of the Deaf

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Duty Days: 183