SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide interpreting and other support services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in a variety of settings in order to facilitate communication among peers, faculty, staff, parents and others; participate in meetings as a member of the educational team as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Provide expressive and receptive interpretation and transliteration in American Sign Language, manually coded signed English systems or oral interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing students in a variety of settings related to the educational program; utilize the register appropriate to the language and intent of the speaker. E Communicate with classroom teacher to identify special needs and make suggestions regarding environmental changes to enhance instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students; monitor and review progress of student with designated Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program personnel and classroom teachers. E Tutor individual and small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to reinforce instructional concepts using tutorial strategies and techniques under the supervision of the teacher; monitor and review student progress. E Assist the classroom teacher in the use of supplemental instructional materials and audio-visual aids and equipment including TTY, closed captioning equipment, computer and assigned software. E Translate information simultaneously during classroom or other presentations or activities including assemblies, videos, tapes and story reading; interpret student questions and responses as assigned. E Serve as a resource to school staff, parents and guardians regarding issues related to deafness; assist with orientations to hearing students and staff as directed. E Attend and participate in training and staff development programs. E Maintain current knowledge of District and program policies and procedures; assure compliance with related laws, rules, regulations and guidelines of assigned program. E Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: American Sign Language and sign vocabulary used in an educational setting. Code of Ethics for Interpreters and Translators. Appropriate use of spoken and written English including spelling, vocabulary and grammar. Deafness and its effect on language development in deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Community resources available to the deaf and hard of hearing. Basic concepts of child behavior, growth and development. ABILITY TO: Provide interpreting and other support services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in a variety of settings in order to facilitate communication among peers, faculty, staff, parents and others. Participate in meetings as a member of the educational team as assigned. Sign and reverse sign rapidly and accurately using oral and manual forms of communication in order to make verbatim or paraphrased translations. Convey abstract concepts and technical terminology in American Sign Language. Work effectively with students, teachers, parents and others. Speak clear, grammatically correct English. Understand the special problems and needs of hearing impaired students and evaluate pupil progress. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Operate various instructional and office equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: · passage of the PUSD examination for this classification or · 48 college/university semester units or equivalent quarter units and · completion of an interpreter training program issued by an authorized agency or community college or university · one year experience working with deaf or hard of hearing individuals LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. Valid certificate of proficiency issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and occasional outdoor work environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to interpret for the deaf and hard of hearing. Continuous use of elbows, shoulders, neck, back, lips and/or jaw. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. Seeing to monitor students in the classroom. HAZARDS: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.