Overview The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter provides sign language interpretation to ensure students who are deaf or hard of hearing have full access to classroom instruction, school communication, and educational activities. The interpreter works as a member of the educational team to support student learning and promote effective communication strategies within the classroom. Essential Job Functions Interprets for the assigned student(s). Facilitates communication as accurately as possible without editing the message or interjecting personal opinion. Communicates the student’s signed message in English when voice interpreting. Provides interpreting for students in other instructional and interactive settings during the school day such as meetings with guidance staff, tutoring sessions, meetings with administrators, assemblies, and teacher conferences. Functions as a member of the educational team for hearing-impaired students. Conducts orientation sessions for mainstream teachers regarding the role of the interpreter and classroom adaptation needed. Notifies the classroom teacher of any problems that may hinder the interpreting process. Follows state and federal mandates regarding services for hearing-impaired students. Orients hearing-impaired students regarding the role and use of the interpreter. Complies with all guidelines as described in the Code of Ethics for Interpreters and/or Cued Speech Transliterator Code of Conduct. Performs non-interpreting duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty when such duty does not conflict with interpreting responsibilities. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED. Active (valid, not expired) Level III Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) certification for signed and cued speech -OR- combination of State or National certification (RID, TS, etc.) equivalent to. Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5. Three (3) years of experience in an interpreter role, ideally within a public education institution. About Spotsylvania County Public Schools Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best every day. As a team member, you become part of something bigger – your success directly influences our students’ success. Here, you make a difference. Employment Terms and Benefits The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance. Employment may be offered as a 10 Month (185-200 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Benefits Eligibility: Eligible Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team. Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Allison Langridge, Executive Director of Special Education
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