MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Education in Sign language/English Interpreting, Passing EIPA score preferred.

Certification: Hold a valid Georgia Educational Interpreter License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as mandated by Rule 505-2-43 (O.C.G.A. 20-2-215).

Essential Knowledge/Skills: Responsible for helping students who are deaf/hard of hearing understand what is being said in a variety of situations/classes; Must have the ability to understand subject matter so he/she can accurately translate spoken language into sign language and interpret sign language into spoken language for classroom participation; Strong listening, sign language and communication skills are necessary to adequately perform the duties of the Hearing Impaired Educational Interpreter; Be able to learn subject matter independently when interpreting in higher level classroom settings to gain an understanding of subject matter in order to interpret information correctly; Knowledge of child development/understanding the nature of children; ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; Possess good interpersonal skills, emotional maturity and patience; Ability to follow the lead and directions of a teacher as related to academic and behavioral support for students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Must be able to complete duties with minimal supervision; May involve lifting, carrying or transferring of 50lbs; continuous standing, running, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and sitting on the floor to complete activities; Must be able to hear, see, and follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision; To be successful, must have emotional maturity and be patient with students.
GOAL
Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Function: The Hearing Impaired Educational Interpreter is a support staff position working under the supervision of the classroom general and/or special education teacher. The Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing has some decision-making authority, as limited and regulated by board policy and state law. He/she will also maintain confidentiality of all student data.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Performed under the general supervision of the classroom and/or special education teacher and may include but not be limited to the following:

Instructional
• Plan and conduct small group or individual classroom activities to include one on one instruction, small group instruction of assigned interventions/lessons or activities.
• Assist with supervision of students.
• Implement student Individualized Education and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist with student assessment and collect data on student progress.
• May involve community-based instruction/community-based vocational instruction based on IEP goals/objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and principal.

Management
• Collect data related to IEP goals.
• Prepare materials for instruction.
• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and principal.