PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Division for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DARS/DHHS)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to interpret in an educational setting

Knowledge of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with hearing impaired students

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively to groups

Experience:

Some experience working with children