Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing I or II HQ (33 hrs/wk, 180 days)

Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the school principal, the Educational Interpreter 1 facilitates communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) students in the educational environment; signs all spoken communication including formalized instruction, classroom discussions, and incidental conversations; voices for D/HH students when required; interprets audio learning devices; interprets other sound forms of communication in the learning environment; translates audio stimuli into sign language understandable to the deaf.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates communication transfer between the D/HH student and teachers, peers, school staff, and other support personnel.
• Provides communication transfer of classroom assignments, procedures and teachers explanations.
• Provides academic instruction for classroom assignments.
• Provides communication transfer through reverse-voicing of D/HH student's questions and responses.
• Assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom and school related activities to include supervision of D/HH students test taking, accompanying student for interpreting service at the office, nurse, counselor, support staff, and athletic coaches.
• Monitors/assists with FM systems and hearing aids.
• Maintains safety and discipline by supervising and/or assisting in the supervision of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, school halls, library, and during busing.
• Acts as liaison between general education teachers, resource teachers, and Teachers of the Hearing Impaired.
• Previews instructional information for needed sign vocabulary or sign invention when possible.
• Attends seminars and conferences, views challenging instructional sign language materials to maintain and increase signing and reverse abilities.
• Must comply with ethical standards as outlined in NRS 656A.110
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education/experience that could likely provide the required knowledge in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Incumbent is required to comply with all requirements outlined in NRS 656A.110, NAC 656A and the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Interpreter / CART Regulations.

Provisional Educational Interpreter Registration

• Temporary registration limited to 5-years total. (NRS 656A.100, Sec. 5.)
• Interpreters in this category must advance their credentials within 5 years to achieve Educational Interpreter registration.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  • Associate's degree in any field
• Professional credentials:
  • EIPA 3.5+ and a passing score on the EIPA Written Knowledge Test

Scope of Practice

• Provisional Interpreters may work in K - 12 educational settings if they have the knowledge, skills, and experience required for each assignment.

Annual Renewal Requirements (Due August 1 every year):

Provide proof of participation in at least 20 hours of professional development and at least 20 hours of mentoring

Registration

• Registration with the Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division Interpreter/Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Registry as a provisional educational interpreter.
• Registration must be maintained for the duration of the assignment in accordance with Nevada state laws and regulations.

NOTE: The EIPA written knowledge exam certification is required according to the regulation set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes 656A unless provisioned by the Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division Interpreter/CART Registry as an educational interpreter. Educational interpreters must adhere to the stipulations written in the regulations associated with this law.

Some registration requirements may be waived either permanently or temporarily if the interpreter meets the criteria listed below.

Degree requirement

• Interpreters who received their certification or EIPA 3.5+ before August 1, 2023, must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (permanent)
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) approved alternative pathway, must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (permanent)
• Interpreters who are certified or have achieved an EIPA 4.0+ with an AA degree (temporary - up to 5 years).

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Wears appropriate solid clothing to maximize clarity of signs and avoid eye strain of D/HH student.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post high school training in sign language is desirable.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of/ Skill in/Ability to:

• Knowledge of various forms of communicating with the deaf through visual means (Signed English, SEE, MSE, PSE, ASL, or CUE).
• Knowledge of hearing disorders and their effects on learning and behavior.
• Skills taught in the basic subjects included in elementary and secondary school curriculum.
• Skill in computer record keeping techniques
• Ability to communicate expressively and receptively through a sign language system.
• Ability to understand general school subjects present to facilitate interpreting of the D/HH students through signing.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those in the course of work.
• Ability to input and maintain accurate records on a computer or manually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the school principal, the Educational Interpreter 2

facilitates communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) students in the educational environment; signs all spoken communication including formalized instruction, classroom discussions, and incidental conversations; voices for D/HH students when required; interprets audio learning devices; interprets other sound forms of communication in the learning environment; translates audio stimuli into sign language understandable to the deaf; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in various educational settings, including classrooms, assemblies, recess, sports activities, and counseling sessions, using different sign language systems and voice interpretation at a normal conversational rate.
• Facilitates communication transfer between D/HH students and teachers, peers, school staff, and support personnel.
• Provides communication transfer of classroom assignments, procedures, and teacher explanations.
• Provides academic instruction for classroom assignments.
• Provides communication transfer through reverse-voicing of D/HH students' questions and responses.
• Supports student learning by interpreting a wide range of curriculum, including advanced subjects.
• Collaborates with teachers, general education staff, and IEP teams to enhance communication, standardize signs, and preview instructional information for necessary sign vocabulary or invention.
• Acts as a liaison between general education teachers, resource teachers, and teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing
• Assists classroom teachers with instructional support, record-keeping, and preparation of materials.
• Provides reinforcement of instruction to individuals or small groups under the teacher's direction.
• Supervises students during test-taking.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining FM systems and hearing aids.
• Supervises and ensures the safety of students in various school settings, including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, libraries, and during busing.
• Accompanies students for interpreting services at the office, nurse, counselor, support staff, and athletic coaches.
• Maintains professional boundaries and adheres to ethical standards.
• Attends seminars and conferences and engages with instructional sign language materials to enhance signing and reverse-voicing skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objectives of the position.
• Acts as liaison between general education teachers, resource teachers, and teachers of the D/HH
• Previews instructional information for needed sign vocabulary or sign invention when possible
• Attends seminars and conferences, views challenging instructional sign language materials to maintain and increase signing and reverse abilities
• Must comply with ethical standards as outlined in NRS 656A.110
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Any education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be:

Incumbent is required to comply with all requirements outlined in NRS 656A.110, NAC 656A and the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Interpreter / CART Regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in any field

• Professional credentials:
• EIPA 4.0 and a passing score on the EIPA Written Knowledge Test

or

• Interpreter or Transliterator certification from a recognized certifying body and a passing score on the EIPA Written Knowledge Test

Scope of Practice:

• Interpreters may work in K - 12 educational settings if they have the knowledge, skills, and experience required for each assignment.

Annual Renewal Requirements (Due August 1 every year):

• Provide proof of participation in at least 20 hours of professional development

or

• Maintain certification

Registration

• Registration with the Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division Interpreter/Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Registry as a provisional educational interpreter.
• Registration must be maintained for the duration of the assignment in accordance with Nevada state laws and regulations.

NOTE: The EIPA written knowledge exam certification is required according to the regulation set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes 656A unless provisioned by the Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division Interpreter/CART Registry as an educational interpreter. Educational interpreters must adhere to the stipulations written in the regulations associated with this law.

Some registration requirements may be waived either permanently or temporarily if the interpreter meets the criteria listed below.

Degree requirement:

• Interpreters who received their certification or EIPA 3.5+ before August 1, 2023, must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (permanent)
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) approved alternative pathway, must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (permanent)
• Interpreters who are certified or have achieved an EIPA 4.0+ with an AA degree (temporary - up to 5 years).

Knowledge exam requirement:

• New applicants only (temporary - 1 year)

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Wears appropriate solid clothing to maximize clarity of signs and avoid eye strain of DHH student.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post high school training in sign language is desirable.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of/ Skill in/Ability to:

• Knowledge of various forms of communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing through visual means (Signed English, SEE, MSE, PSE, ASL, or CUE).
• Knowledge of hearing disorders and their effects on learning and behavior.
• Skills taught in the basic subjects included in elementary and secondary school curriculum.
• Skill in computer record keeping techniques
• Ability to communicate expressively and receptively through a sign language system.
• Ability to understand general school subjects present to facilitate interpretingof the D/HH students through signing.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those in the course of work.
• Ability to input and maintain accurate records on a computer or manually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.