Pay Grade:  748  (Min $32.00 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 I, Level II, SEE, or Basic)

• 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)
• Adhere to a professional Code of Ethics set forth by 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
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom as assigned by the lead interpreter or team leader
• Facilitate communication using a varying range of distinct sign modes (expressive and voice) among students who are deaf and hard of hearing, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system
• Assists classmates and deaf/hard of hearing student to understand the role of the interpreter and the social and communication needs of the deaf/hard of hearing student and also supports the teacher in developing a level of comfort with the interaction styles and needs of the deaf/hard of hearing student
• Provide interpreting for class activities, tutorial support, extracurricular activities, parent meetings, and Admission Review Dismissal meetings
• Provides information including the development and review of progress on the IEP to help determine a student’s educational needs in areas of functional language and communications skills
• Encourage children to practice self-advocacy and interaction between peers
• 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