TEACHING ASSISTANTS; INTERPRETERS

Full-time (1.
0 FTE), 10-month, school calendar year positions, hours per day dependent upon location Translate or interpret into sign language all academic and non-academic activities and reverse interpret as needed Instruct and aide student in the use of an interpreter Document student behavior and use of an interpreter on a daily basis Tutor hearing impaired student in subject area of mainstreaming Meet consistently with classroom teacher to determine vocabulary which may need prior explanation Meet on a regular basis with appropriate teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired Assist classroom teacher with normal classroom routine when not interpreting Dress in a manner which will assist the student in reading signs Communicate directly to the teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired regarding mainstreamed situational concerns Collect data for the IEP interpreting goals Participate in parent conference and IEP development under the direction of teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired Interpret all situations including testing situations (e.
g.
: psychological & counseling sessions) Troubleshoot auditory training equipment Carry out all other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate Two (2) years of college level coursework in the area of deafness, interpreting, education or human services AND; Ability to interpret for the hearing impaired using oral and manual forms of communication AND; Ability to successfully complete an appropriate Interpreter Level 1 receptive/expressive sign language evaluation.
Experience with students with special needs preferred SALARY: Per Educational Association Contract.
Plus comprehensive benefit package Job Number: 84 SPE24