Overview
Interpreter III – Part Time Jobs in Mesa, USA at Mesa Public Schools
* Sign Language Interpreter III SY
* Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
* East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type:
Part-time (21.25 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$28.85
Class/Calendar:
C41, 9.25 months
Benefits:
None
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire
Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire
Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
* Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
* Assist in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
* Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
* Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
* Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student’s activities
* Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program (i.e. teachers, aides, parents, etc.)
* Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
* Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc.)
* Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
* Regular and on-time attendance required
* Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director
* Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
* High School education or equivalent required and 60+ college credits OR the ability to pass the parapro test provided by the district free of charge
* Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
* Meet Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 4.0-5.0 or RID CT and/or RID CI or NAD 5 or NIC
* Valid certificate from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) at Level 3 or higher
* Working knowledge and experience with sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting proficiency in at least one sign communication system such as American Sign Language (ASL) or Oral Interpreting
* Working knowledge and experience of the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan
Skills &
Competencies:
* Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
* Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
* Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency (verbal and written)
* Basic knowledge of child and language development
* Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students
* Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team
Work Environment &
Physical Requirements:
* Frequently present in classrooms, resource rooms, assemblies, and special education settings
* Regular interaction with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, general education teachers, special education staff, and school administrators
* Might interpret during group work, one-on-one tutoring, field trips, and school events
* High level of finger, hand, and arm movement is essential for fluent and expressive sign language interpretation
* Strong vision (corrected if needed) to see and…
Title: Interpreter III – Part Time
Company: Mesa Public Schools
Location: Mesa, USA
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