Job Description

Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter- DCB 2019- 23/24

Anticipated Vacancy:

Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

(1.0 FTE)





LOCATION(S): Various



TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :
The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does preclude a manager from assigning activities not listed which could be reasonably expected to be performed by an employee in this title.
1. Responsible for the translation of verbal communications for deaf and/or hearing impaired students;
2. Ensures appropriate assistance is provided to student by translating academic instructional materials to deaf students in classroom;
3. Interprets presentations, instruction and other assignments in a variety of settings for students;
4. Assists students in vocational evaluation process by interpreting standardized tests for deaf students;
5. Provides necessary information to appropriate staff (teachers, counselors, administration) regarding the assigned students;
6. Accompanies students all over the school day to ensure appropriate supervision and safety;
7. Attends meetings as required.



FULL PERFORMANCE expertise, expertise, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
expertise of standard methods of manual communication for the deaf and hearing impaired in order to
be able to directly assist students of various ages in the learning process;
expertise of the care of children to foster a positive learning environment;
capability to communicate in American Sign Language;
capability to express subject matter clearly in sign language, both orally and in writing;
capability to prepare and present required subject matter to students;
capability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students of various ages and abilities;
capability to establish and maintain professional working relationships students, families and school
personnel;
Personal characteristics necessary to execute the tasks of the position;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma PLUS:
EITHER: (A) Completion of a training program for Interpreters recognized and accredited by the National Institute for the Deaf; OR: (B) Transliterating Certification, Interpreting Certification, or comprehensive expertise Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf;
OR: (C) One (1) year of full-time work practice which primarily involved interpreting for the hearing impaired;
OR: (D) An equivalent combination of the training and practice as indicated in (A) and (B) and (C) above.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver License at time of appointment and to maintain position. capability to communicate in American Sign Language or other variety of sign language



GRADE LEVEL: Various



START DATE:  September 1, 2023



CIVIL SERVICE RULE AND REGULATIONS APPLY

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Full time

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