Interpreter

Location: Kent ISD Deaf/Hard of Hearing Total Communication Program

Reports to and Evaluated By: Administrator of D/HH Programming

Terms of Employment: School Year Position

Positions Supervised: None

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, educational interpreters act as facilitators of communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students and non-signing members of the school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the educational team, Educational Interpreters:

• Support the implementation of a student’s IEP.
• Use the appropriate modality and language.
• Interpret at the appropriate language level of a student.
• Clearly convey all aspects of meaning and content.
• Make sure the goal of the lesson is clear.
• Make appropriate use of fingerspelling.
• Facilitate and support participation and social communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• A qualified interpreter certification as defined in the Michigan Compiled Laws and known as the Deaf Persons’ Interpreter Act who has been approved at EIPA Level, BEI Level or NIC.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Interpersonal characteristics: Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents and the general public while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Effectiveness as a Team Member: Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals.
• Flexibility, Attendance & Dependability: Demonstrated dependability and promptness.
• Professionalism & Confidentiality: Ability to interpret/transliterate in classes where deaf students are mainstreamed and a working knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the RID.
• Attire: Appropriate attire to support visual needs of student.
• Respect: Understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students and school community.
• Preparation: Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
• Professional Development: Will complete continuing education units required by state of Michigan in order to maintain licensure.
• Advocate for student needs: Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.