About this role
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Division for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DARS/DHHS), Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Special Knowledge/Skills: Must be 18 years of age Ability to interpret in an educational setting Knowledge of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work with hearing impaired students Ability to read and interpret documents Ability to speak effectively to groups Experience: Some experience working with children