(SY 24-25) Secondary Educational Interpreter III
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: (SY 24-25) Secondary Educational Interpreter III |
Department: E.C. Glass High School |
Salary Grade: Schedule H
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| Site/Location: E.C. Glass High School |
Reports to: Building Administrator |
Date: 4/26/2024 |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
- Facilitate communication between the deaf and hard of hearing students and others in the educational environment. The classroom teacher of the hearing impaired student and the lead educational interpreter assist the site administrator; or designee in the evaluation of the interpreter’s job performance.
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| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
- Serve as primary communication link and language model of students who are deaf and hard of hearing
- Use both voice to sign and sign to voice skills in helping the student fully participate in the regular education program
- Adjust the language of the instruction, when necessary, to meet the student’s comprehension of the material
- Provide tutorial assistance as directed by the teacher to help the student with a hearing impairment, as necessary, to ensure the student’s comprehension of the material
- Assist the teacher of the hearing impaired in educating students and staff about interpreter use and group amplification systems
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all educational information
- Encourages the student with a hearing impairment to be responsible in the educational environment and discourages dependencies within the student/interpreter relationship
- Preview lessons to be sure he/she has knowledge of all signs necessary to interpret the lesson
- Assist student in participating in extra-curricular activities including field trips and clubs
- Provide training for other Educational Interpreters who have lesser certification levels
- Perform other duties as outlined by the building administrator
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| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES |
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
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Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
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Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
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| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
- Must possess a VQAS Level III certification.
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY |
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
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| WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
| The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. |
| OTHER DUTIES |
| Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. |
| AAP/EEO STATEMENT |
| LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. |
| JOB STATUS: |
OPEN |
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| SALARY: |
This is a 10 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales. |
| DAYS: |
190 |
| START DATE: |
2024-2025 |
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