Arlington ISD

Follow established schedule - the RDSPD Coordinator and deaf education teacher of the program is responsible for formulating the schedule of the interpreter.. Work cooperatively with principal, curriculum coordinator, special education teachers, support staff, and general education teachers to insure the success of the students. Help keep classroom orderly and attractive when assigned to deaf education classroom. Prepare teaching materials for deaf education teacher during periods not assigned. Interpret in various school activities as requested by the deaf education teacher, including PTA meetings, ARD meetings and faculty meetings

interpreter

Role And Purpose <ul><li> To provide communication support and assistance in the implementation of the instruction for each student in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. </li></ul>Education/Certification QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li> High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution </li><li> Interpreter Certification Level 1 or equivalent post-secondary coursework </li><li> Must possess strong organizational skills, customer service, telephone etiquette, administration support and positive interpersonal skills </li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills </li></ul>Special Knowledge/Skills <ul><li> RID Code of Ethics </li><li> Fluent in a Sign System i.e. SEE, CASE, ASL </li><li> Ability to use Signing Exact English, SEE in the educational environment </li></ul>Major Responsibilities And Duties INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT <ul><li> Provide Interpreting or Transliterating through Signing Exact English, SEE, during instruction in the assigned classroom </li><li> Reverse interpret student's questions and comments in English in the assigned classroom </li><li> Assist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher to deaf students </li><li> Provide additional explanations to the students in order to ensure understanding </li></ul>SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE <ul><li> Have a working knowledge of district policies and practices that relate to the department. </li><li> Follow established schedule - the RDSPD Coordinator and deaf education teacher of the program is responsible for formulating the schedule of the interpreter. </li><li> Work cooperatively with principal, curriculum coordinator, special education teachers, support staff, and general education teachers to insure the success of the students </li></ul>SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT <ul><li> Provide clerical duties as assigned; including, but not limited to: copying, faxing, filing, scanning and mailing documents related to classroom instruction </li><li> Assist with bus duty; playground activities, and extracurricular activities such as field day, programs, and similar events in which deaf students are participating </li></ul>ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT <ul><li> Help keep classroom orderly and attractive when assigned to deaf education classroom </li><li> Prepare teaching materials for deaf education teacher during periods not assigned </li></ul>STUDENT MANAGEMENT <ul><li> Assist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher to deaf students </li><li> Provide assistance in the classroom while following the classroom plan, behavior plan or BIP of a particular student. </li></ul>SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS <ul><li> Maintain professional standards in regard to student confidentiality and information. </li><li> Interpret in various school activities as requested by the deaf education teacher, including PTA meetings, ARD meetings and faculty meetings </li><li> Promote positive awareness of deafness and its implications in the school and the community </li></ul>PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT <ul><li> Attend professional development regarding Sign Interpreting, language development in Deaf children and professional ethics by attending the SEE Skillshop yearly. </li><li> Acquire additional certification in Educational Interpreting </li><li> Develop personal growth in SEE to be used daily during classroom instruction. </li><li> Acquire knowledge of hearing equipment and Ling sounds while assisting the classroom teacher. </li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities <ul><li> Supervise and evaluate student practicum interpreters, as requested by the Coordinator of the RDSPD </li></ul>MISCELLANEOUS <ul><li> Performs other duties as may be assigned by the RDSPD Coordinator or teacher of the Deaf</li></ul>

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