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Deaf Educator for Seattle Children’s Hospital

 

We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Seattle Children's, the Pacific Northwest’s premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to our patients and families that reach far beyond the bounds of clinical expertise.

 

Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist

Full Time

 

Currently we have a need for a 1 full time Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist to provide early intervention services for families with deaf/hard of hearing children between 0-3 years old enrolled in the Family Conversations program. The Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist will provide appropriate developmental and educational evaluations of deaf/HOH children 0-3 years old in their home or other parent-identified community setting; and in family support groups. In addition, you will assist with administrative and intake services secondary to providing direct services and helping families in identifying formal and informal services through community support systems.

 

Our Family Conversations program is unique to Seattle Children's. The program focuses on the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through age 3. Our specialists are trained in working with families of children who are young. Our team meets with families each week in patient’s homes.

 

At Seattle Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, generous paid time off, transportation discounts, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more.

 

For immediate consideration, please apply online to www.seattlechildrens.org. Our position requisition number is 10-923 and/or 10-922. Seattle Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

(posted 7/1/10)

Huntington Beach Union High School District

Interpreter Tutor Needed(Hearing Impaired Program)

$19.94 Hourly

19 or 30 hours/week, 10 months/year

Closing Date - July 30, 2010

You must have the mandatory Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) certificate in order to apply.

To apply go to www.EDJOIN.org  

(posted 7/1/10)

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER/TUTOR

Colorado

Position

Facilitate communication between deaf and hearing-impaired students by using appropriate sign language. Use sign language appropriate for learning level of students; adapt language and materials to meet the needs of students; tutor academic classes and lessons; provide information to hearing staff and

students to assist in understanding needs of deaf and hearing impaired students.

 

Essential Functions

• Interpret message faithfully and completely per CDE code of ethics guidelines in all student related situations
• Facilitate all communication between D/HH students, staff, peers and others.  
• Adapt sign language level and/or mode to meet the communication needs of students
• Tutor students as needs arise under certified instructor supervision
• Prepare instructional visual/tactile aids and prepare for future lessons
• Confidentially communicate student’s social, emotional and academic progress/needs with appropriate staff and parents
• Ensure appropriate logistics for background noise levels, environmental lighting, student seating and use of adaptive devices
• Assist students in arranging note-taking services
• Assist team in assuring student is meeting current IEP goals
• Assist staff and peers in understanding hearing loss/deaf culture/sign language rates/use of interpreters/tutors
• Plan, prepare and teach sign language lessons to hearing peers of deaf students to foster student independence and peer relations
• Record daily documentation for teacher of the deaf of all student related activity
• Provide clear and appropriate information for substitute interpreters
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate student interpreter/tutor interns
• Scribe for students that are receiving the service as stated on their IEP
• Collaborate with other professional service providers

 

Additional Responsibilities

May assist students who have toileting needs

May assist multi-needs students with additional medical needs

Perform other building assigned duties such as lunch duty, recess duty and buss duty

Attend pre-service/in-service/training sessions for professional development

Attend conferences and/or workshops specific to attaining interpreter CEUs

Assist team members with other tasks/projects as needed

Attend student IEP meetings

Perform other job related duties as assigned

 

Education and Experience

• Associates degree from an accredited Interpreter Preparation/Training
• Program leading to Educational Interpreter Authorization/Certification plus 1-2 years of related experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of interpreting using American Sign Language (ASL)

Pidgin Signed English (PSE) and Manually Coded English (MCE)

Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)

Ability to interpret receptively and expressively

Ability to communicate with students/parents/staff

Human relation skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to be a part of/work with a team

 

Licenses Required

Colorado Educational Interpreter Certification (CEIC) certified through successful EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) or Authorization Sign Language Interpreter Tutor issued by Colorado Department of Education

 

NOTE: This Job Description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties,

responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Specific duties may

vary depending upon location, or additional duties may be assigned by the

location.

Visit http://www.psdschools.org to apply.                                                                     

(Posted 8/7/10)

S.E.E. Interpreter for Hallsville Middle School

Texas

Jr High School/Advanced Classes

Longview RDSD

Hallsville, TX

 

For more information, contact

Laura Lott 903-381-2263

llott@lisd.org   

(Posted 8/7/10)

Instructional Specialist/Educational Sign Language Interpreter

LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Basic Functions:

Under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services (in conjunction with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Specialist), facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students, or students with a cochlear implant, and teachers, staff members, and peers within an educational environment, using any of a variety of manual and verbal communication systems in a highly proficient manner reflecting the affect of the speaker and/or signer.  Assists the classroom teacher and other teachers as assigned in instruction of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Provides communication services for other activities as directed, may include extracurricular / athletic activities as required.

 

Representative Duties:

• Provides communication through the use of sign-to-English and English-to-sign skills.
• Facilitates communication between hearing-impaired students, teachers and other students in the classroom and during recreational activities as directed.
• Integrates the hearing-impaired student(s) into the educational program of the various classes or classroom as assigned through the use of sign language, finger-spelling, speech, reading, writing, gestures, pictures and other methods.
• Provides instructional support to the hearing-impaired student(s) and the classroom teacher by reinforcing instruction of the teacher as directed by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in assessing student’s progress in communication skills and classroom work.
• Learn sign language vocabulary specific to the class and/or material being taught including coursework, texts, handouts, testing and laboratory materials, etc.
• Assists student(s) by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confers, as needed, with appropriate instruction personnel (including note takers) concerning programs, materials and methods to meet the individual needs of the hearing impaired student(s).
• Interprets for deaf or hard-of-hearing students in a variety of educational settings including, but not limited to, classroom lectures and activities, group discussions, assemblies, and counseling sessions, using various sign language systems and voice interpretation at a normal conversational rate; may include note taking as needed.
• Interprets a wide range of curriculum, including scientific and advanced placement topics, lectures, educational information and all directives presented by the teacher. Confers with students, teachers and staff to develop new signs for technical subject matter.
• Provides voice interpretation for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals as needed.
• Consults with teachers, staff, students, and parents on the effective use of an interpreter.
• Interprets at meetings, conferences, appointments and during other educational activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• The position requires specialized knowledge of expressive forms of sign language systems which may include American Sign Language, Conceptually Accurate Signed English, Signed Exact English, Manually Coded English, and Pidgin Signed English.
• Knowledge of interpreting strategies and techniques necessary to accommodate individual needs of students in a variety of educational settings.
• Knowledge of the foundational concepts of deaf culture.
• Knowledge of curriculum used in elementary through secondary schools.
• Knowledge of the National Associate of the Deaf (NAD) and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Sufficient human relations skills to exercise patience when dealing with students and staff, and to convey technical concepts to others.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary.

 

Ability to:

• Interpret and communicate fluently and with high proficiency in the sign language system appropriate to the individual needs of the students.
• Assess and adjust to students’ language abilities and their preferred sign language system.
• Convey information promoting the awareness of the unique needs of, and issues pertinent to, deaf or hearing-impaired persons.
• Express common technical and vernacular expressions used in the classroom in a clear manner.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the communication process between deaf or hearing-impaired persons and the needs of the persons involved in that process.
• Speak and write English clearly and with proper structure.
• Exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.
• Provide communication services for hearing-impaired children in classroom activities.
• Assist the hearing-impaired student(s) in becoming integrated into general classroom activities.
• Hear and understand speech in a classroom setting.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships.
• Interact with teachers, specialists and colleagues in order to carry out assigned duties in a professional manner.
• Competency using manual sign systems such as American Sign Language, Conceptually Accurate Signed  English, Signed Exact English, Manually Coded English, and Pidgin Signed English in a highly proficient manner  for simultaneous translation.

 

Physical Abilites:

Ability to perform work of an active nature; well-developed arm, hand, and finger dexterity in order to perform advanced sign language interpretation; ability to stand for extended periods of time; visual acuity to recognize numbers and words, and detect speech patterns; hearing acuity sufficient to understand information to be interpreted in a variety of educational environments; facial dexterity to produce readable mouth movements to specific sign language expressions; manual dexterity to produce readable sign language through movement of fingers and arms; and visual acuity to see information to be voiced (such as sign language and facial expressions). Dexterity of hands and fingers for operating office equipment, carrying, pushing or lifting classroom equipment and supplies; and seeing to observe students in classroom activities.  Moving around a classroom or playground environment freely and independently enough to observe children naturally and unobtrusively.

 

Education & Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Coursework in the area of psychology, sociology, language arts or classes pertaining to deafness is desirable.
• Appropriate experience and/or training to fulfill requirements of the position.

 

Licence and Certificate:

• By July 1, 2009, and thereafter, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or equivalent  or
• Have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the:

  Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or

  Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) or

  National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI)

  Assessment.

• Valid California driver’s license.

 

Visit http://www.edjoin.org/ to apply.                                                                                                

(Posted 10/13/10)

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

The Los Angeles Unified School District is currently recruiting full-time Sign Language Interpreters to provide

sign language interpreting services for students.

 

Salary up to $32.00/hr plus full benefits package for entire family

 

The District’s Sign Language Interpreters enjoy:

• A consistent schedule and steady employment
• Comprehensive District-paid health insurance plan
• Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) membership
• 403(b)Tax Shelter Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous vacation and holiday schedule

 

Candidates must possess: High School degree or equivalent and a valid RID certification or a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the NAD/ACCI assessment, or equivalent

 

TO APPLY: To apply or learn more about the position and requirements,

please contact Jose Siu (213) 241-5543

or visit www.lausdjobs.org

(Posted 1/27/11)

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