POSITION GOAL:  

The interpreter for the deaf provides services for students with disabilities in a local school district, an intermediate school district (MARSE).

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• The ability to achieve The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or above
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Interpret all verbalized language in the classroom using American Sign Language (ASL).
2.     Provide explanation of new concepts for students using ASL.
3.     Assist in increasing ASL vocabulary of student(s).
4.     Tasks may evolve based on the needs of the student(s).
5.     Work cooperatively with other ISD and local district staff, parents and community service agencies, as needed.
6.     Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration

REPORTS TO:  Special Education Supervisor

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS:  Special Education Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  This is a 191 day position. Salary and conditions of employment are                

                                                                determined by the Board of Education.