Substitute Sign Language Interpreter

essential duties required of the classification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic characteristics of human behavior and basic communication skills Practical learning patterns and behavior Reading, speaking and writing in English Elementary concepts of child development and behavior Basic math High school academic courses Laws, rules, practices and procedures related to the education program to which assigned Recognition and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse ABILITY TO: Understand and interpret K-12 subject matter Model communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures Maintain emotional control under difficult situations Interpret written and verbal educational materials through total communication (e.g., sign language) Interpret sign to voice and voice to sign Recognize and report safety hazards Motivate students to participate in learning activities Maintain confidentiality of student information Operate computer technology Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent, and certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive, the National Association of the Deaf, American Consortium of Certified Interpreters, or equivalent, with a score 4.0 or above.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION: Some positions in this classification may require the availability of private transportation; may occasionally be assigned duties from the class specification for Paraeducator.

WORKING CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: This summary provides examples of the typical physical demands and work environment of this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some physical exertion. Stands to monitor and assist students with academic instruction Moves between areas of a school site or within a classroom to monitor students and assist with academic instruction Sits to assist students with classwork Rotates head left and right from a neutral position to monitor, supervise, and/or attend to students Moves head forward and backward from a neutral position to assist students with academic instruction Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to communicate using sign language to students who are deaf or hard of hearing Exchanges information with students and staff to facilitate classroom instruction and ensure safety Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to facilitate classroom instruction, safety, and other related areas Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to facilitate classroom instruction, safety, and other related areas Observes surroundings within one's periphery to facilitate classroom instruction, safety, and other related areas WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.