This is a seasonal 12 hour per week position for the Extended School Year that runs from 7/10/2018 to 8/02/2018.  Work days are from 8am to noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Training and set up days are 7/06/2018 and 7/09/2018.  Multiple vacancies are open for this position.

The Educational Interpreter is responsible for the deaf and hard of hearing students' (K-12) accessibility to education. Perform simultaneous interpretation of spoken language and sign language for deaf and hard of hearing students within and outside the classroom environment (spoken English into sign language and voicing of sign language into English). Interpret classroom instructions and activities including movies, intercom announcements, discussions, peer interactions, assemblies, and special events as assigned. Provide reteaching and other academic and classroom support.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Proficiency in comprehension and expression of American Sign Language, Contact Variety, and Manual Coded English.  Able to adapt to varying styles and systems used in other schools and geographic regions. Able to communicate effectively with children and adults in both English and sign language.

2. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)/ English Interpretation as demonstrated by Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at level 3.5 or above.

3. Able to adapt and adjust interpretation to meet language, cognitive and developmental level of student and to facilitate students' comprehension.

4. Knowledge of instructional aiding and tutoring methods for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Able to model appropriate use of ASL and spoken English.  Able to provide supplemental instruction when needed to augment primary instruction.

5. Able to follow the established RID Code of Professional Conduct. Able to maintain confidentiality

6. Able to understand and interpret curriculum from Kindergarten to Advanced placement Science and Math and Foreign Language classes.

7. Able to teach social and communication skills appropriate for participation in mainstream hearing environments.  Able to encourage and facilitate peer communication and socializing between deaf and hearing students in all school settings.

8. Able to educate staff and students on the interpreter's function, diverse roles, and primary responsibilities.  Able to provide ongoing instruction and coaching to staff and students regarding how to effectively use an interpreter to facilitate communication.

9. Able to provide basic education to hearing staff and students about Deaf culture and sign language to minimize cross cultural misunderstandings.  Able to teach sign language to staff, students, and families.

10. Participate in continuing professional development through college course work, in-services, workshops, conferences, and independent study.  Maintain active involvement in local Deaf community and keep abreast of Deaf related issues.

11. Able to work as part of educational team to implement IEP goals related to specific activities. 

12. Able to serve as liaison between classroom teacher and teacher of the deaf regarding all aspects of students' mainstream experience.

13. Able to prioritize multiple tasks and expectations of the work assignment in a flexible and collegian manner.

14. Able to manage stress effectively - personal stress and the stress experienced by students and team members.

15. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.

16. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Completion of an Interpreter Education Program.  AA/AS required. BA/BS in ASL/English Interpretation, Education, Linguistics or related field preferred.

2. Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at level 3.5 per OAR 581-015-2035 Minimum Standards for Sign Language Interpreters in Public School.  

3. Previous experience interpreting in a school setting preferred

4. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.  Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

 

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7660.

To view a complete job description please visit the Eugene School District 4J website at

http://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/