Pay Grade:  756  (Min $37.56 per hr)
Work Days:  183

Primary Purpose:
Interpret in sign language all communication that occurs in the classroom for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and require total communication.  Assist the teacher in reverse interpreting comments, questions, or responses by these students.  Work under the supervision of a teacher/team leader/ supervisor certified in education of the deaf and/or hard of hearing.
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters under the auspices of the Texas
  Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Level III, Level IV, Level V, or Advanced) or by the Registry of
  Interpreters for the Deaf (NCI Advanced and NCI Master)

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to interpret in or willingness to learn Signing Exact English (SEE) sign system

• Prior experience interpreting in sign language

• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.208 (a)(1)
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy; adhere to a professional code of Ethics set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the National Association of the Deaf
• Work with individual students or small groups to communicate in the classroom and to complete assignments as assigned by the lead interpreter or team leader
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Encourage children to practice self-advocacy
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

• Uses copier, typewriter, computer, laminator, Texas Relay, and audiovisual equipment

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Coordinate district functions
• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Occasional district wide travel;

• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping,bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling;

• Use of computer and repetitive hand motions;

• Lifting up to 50 pounds