ASL Interpreter for the 2023-2024 School Year

Job Summary:
Serve as the facilitator of communication between hearing-impaired students, their teachers, and others.
 
Essential Job Functions:

• Interprets for the assigned student(s)
• Facilitates communication as accurately as possible without editing the message or interjecting personal opinion
• Communicates the student’s signed message in English when voice interpreting
• Provides interpreting for students in other instructional and interactive settings during the school day such as meetings with guidance staff, tutoring sessions, meetings with administrators, assemblies, and teacher conferences
• Functions as a member of the educational team for hearing-impaired students
• Conducts orientation sessions for mainstream teachers regarding the role of the interpreter and classroom adaptation needed
• Notifies the classroom teacher of any problems that may hinder the interpreting process
• Follows state and federal mandates regarding services for hearing-impaired students
• Orients hearing-impaired students regarding the role and use of the interpreter
• Complies with all guidelines as described in the Code of Ethics for Interpreters and/or Cued Speech Transliterator Code of Conduct
• Performs non-interpreting duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty when such duty does not conflict with interpreting responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• School procedures and practices
• programs in a public school environment and the unique needs of students
• Organize and maintain records
• Exhibit good communication skills
• Work cooperatively with students, teachers, and parents
• Enforce all school rules
• Provide support services to students and staff
• Utilize appropriate judgment in deciding when to contact a licensed professional for assistance
• Follow procedures as outlined by school board policy, the school principal, or designee
• Communicate with tact in written and oral modes
• Give and receive information in a professional manner
• Keep confidences at all times

Apply To:  Click on the link above to apply.  All applicants, including those currently employed with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, will need to complete an online application. 

Salary: This is a 10 months position with benefits. Starting salary $53,269