TITLE:  Interpreter for the Deaf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1.  Valid NM Interpreting License (through NM Regulation and Licensing Department)

  2.  RID Certification OR

  3.  EIPA Performance Score of 4.0 or above

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION:  To facilitate the conveyance of information to and from Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, employees and parents including concrete information and the social and emotional content of information.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates in a manner commensurate with students' age, maturity and academic abilities.
• Interprets the location and times designated and makes adjustments to scheduling as requested to meet students', employees' and/or partents' needs.
• Refers questions and concerns regarding Deaf/Hard of Hearing students to approprieate program personnel or to school officials.
• Assumes position for interpreting to allow students to see both the speaker and the interpreter.
• Uses appropriate signing methodologies to ensure the most comprehensive understanding for the majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing students in the classroom.
• Participates in IEP meetings as requested by the IEP Team.
• Assumes additional responsibilities to support the mission oft he district as appropriate.

REPORTS TO:  Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Work year to be in accordance with current schedule for 189-day employees.  Salary to be determined by individual training and experience level on current Assistant Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordace with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING:  This position will require the employee to function at a "medium" physical capacity as defined by Workman's Compensation statutes.  "Medium" physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.