ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Hearing Impaired Interpreter	LOCATION: Various Schools Within Division
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator(s), Director of Pupil Personnel Services	PAY SCALE: Ancillary Services
	FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides sign language interpretation for assigned hearing impaired students in order to promote meaningful communication between teacher and student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

¨ Interprets/transliterates according to the specifications of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP);

¨ Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisor;

¨ Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating;

¨ Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students

¨ Participates in RCPS – sponsored interpreter training sessions;

¨ Maintains and respects confidentiality of all involved in the interpreter exchanges;

¨ Acts as a conduit – not changing, deleting or adding anything;

¨ Communicates student progress and/or concerns to the classroom teacher;

¨ Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps skills up-to-date;

¨ Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;

¨ Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;

¨ Abides by and demonstrates professionalism in applying the Code of Ethics to the educational setting;

¨ Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, the building administrator(s) and/or the classroom teacher in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must demonstrate proficient sign language skills; possess the ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; possess the ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, teachers, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED). College work is preferred; however, not required. Candidate must possess or be eligible for VQSA Level III certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character.

HEARING IMPAIRED INTERPRETER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms and other school facilities. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to noise and hazards. Occasional attendance to building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities may be necessary. Regular contact with other staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents and medical professional may be required.

EVALUATION

The Director of Pupil Personnel Services with collaboration from the building administrator(s) and the classroom teacher (as appropriate), will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

05/06/03