Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Vacancy ID: 192812

A trusted educational leader for over half a century, CESA 7 supports school districts in preparing students to be college, career, and life ready by providing high quality and innovative services delivered by recognized experts. People are the core of everything we do. We are a community of educators striving toward the same goal of preparing students to be next-level ready with talented people, innovative solutions, and a passion for our work. The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is vital in facilitating effective communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and their teachers, staff, and peers. Primary responsibilities include providing accurate sign language interpretation, ensuring equal access to education, and supporting inclusive learning environments. Duties: Provide sign language interpretation: ● Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) or other appropriate sign systems for deaf or hard-of-hearing students. ● Transliterate signed messages into spoken language for teachers, staff, and peers. ● Ensure clear and accurate communication between all parties involved. ● Adapt interpreting techniques and strategies to accommodate individual student needs. Support classroom instruction: ● Collaborate with teachers to provide effective communication support during lessons, discussions, and educational activities. ● Assist students in understanding and conveying academic concepts, instructions, and materials. ● Facilitate communication between students and their peers to foster inclusive classroom environments. ● Help students access and comprehend multimedia presentations, videos, and other audio-visual materials. Foster inclusive and supportive environments: ● Advocate for the inclusion and equal access of deaf or hard-of-hearing students within the school community. ● Promote a positive and respectful atmosphere that values diversity and embraces students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds. ● Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals to ensure an inclusive learning environment. Maintain professional standards: ● Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines for sign language interpreters. ● Engage in continuous professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in sign language interpreting and educational practices. ● Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in special education and sign language interpreting.