Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: American Sign Language Interpreter

Reports to: Site Principal or designee 

Supervises: None

Qualifications:       

1. Completed an interpreter training program.
2. Obtained a Bachelor’s degree, or
3. Worked three or more years in an area related to the field of deaf education, which could include interpreting in non-educational settings, and
4. In additional to the above requirements, an educational interpreter must also maintain one of the following:
• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or
• National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or better, or
• Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better, or
• Signed Exact English Level 3.5 or better, or
• Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or better in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary)
5. Satisfy all district requirements with regards to physical health and citizenship.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Provide real-time interpretation of lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using American Sign Language for a deaf or hard of hearing person. Interpretation ensures full access to the curriculum, classroom environment, and school environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Interpret all interactions, activities, materials, and assessments, abiding by state/federal guidelines, the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct, and the NAIE Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics.
2. Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding accessibility of school curriculum, activities, and environment. 
3. Maintain interpreter observations and applicable student records.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information, classroom discussions, and any other sensitive matters.
5. Prepare for interpreting by reviewing course materials and doing research as needed.
6. Participate in ongoing training as is applicable. 
7. Perform all other duties as assigned

Employment Terms:  Nine (9) months classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation 

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements:  Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:  Adequate to exchange information.