| Company: | Eugene School District 4J |
| Job Location: |
Eugene - Lane County |
| Employment Type: | Substitute |
Description: |
School: Educational Support Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Educational Interpreter is responsible for the deaf and hard of hearing students' (K-12) accessibility to education. The interpreter performs simultaneous interpretation of spoken language and sign language for deaf and hard of hearing students within and outside the classroom environment (spoken English into sign language and voicing of sign language into English), including interpreting classroom instructions, re-teaching, and other academic and classroom support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrated proficiency in both English and Sign Language (American Sign Language, Contact Variety, and Manual Codes for English), to allow for effective communication with children and adults in both English and sign language.
* Ability to interpret in all academic situations (from Kindergarten to Advanced placement Science and Math and Foreign Language classes).
* Ability to understand and interpret curriculum Knowledge of tutoring methods for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and ability to provide supplemental instruction when needed to augment primary instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Completion of an Interpreter Education Program. AA/AS required. BA/BS in ASL/English Interpretation, Education, Linguistics or related field preferred
* Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at level 3.5 or above or the ability to achieve within 2 years
* Previous experience interpreting in a school setting preferred
* MUST PASS A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK
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Qualifications: |
Subject Area(s): Special Ed - Hearing Impaired
Special Requirement(s): Fluent in American Sign Language, MUST PASS A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK
Education/Degree(s): AA, AS, BA
Skills/Specialties:
Documents Needed to Apply:
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