Educational Interpreter Job Description

Qualifications:

Qualified Educational Interpreter Certificate

Reports to: PRINCIPAL

Salary Schedule: 1510 Job Category: 28 A

Specific Job Duties:

(1) Serves as a resource to school personnel in order to enhance learning opportunities (including materials development, translations, and technical support) for students identified as eligible for sign language interpreter services through the evaluation and IEP process

(2) Provides sign language interpreting services by facilitating communication within an instructional environment via an enhanced visual and/or tactile mode between and amond deaf/hard of hearing and hearing individuals in situation in which those individuals are unable to communicate with one another using speech and hearing mode

(3) Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or by Superintendent

Professional Attitude and Conduct:

(1) Establishes and maintains appropriate respectful, harmonious relationship with administration, school faculty, other employees, students, vendors, and the general public

(2) "Observes professional ethics as prescribed by the employee's profession/craft and in
accordance with state law and board policy (GAl Solicitations, GAIB Solicitations of Staff Members, GAJ, Gifts)"

(3) Adheres to Board policy, administrative rules and regulations

(4) Seeks, shares, and respects ideas of others

(5) Exhibits a caring, positive attitude towards others

(6) "Maintains the confidentiality of all School Board business by refraining from accessing
discussing or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized by immediate supervisor"

(7) Participates in professional growth activities, such as participation in seminars, conferences, workshops for improvement of knowledge and skills relating to best practices in the use of supplies, tools or equipment, and methods of operation

(8) Participates in professional activities on a local, state, and national level in assigned areas (include for appropriate personnel)

Communication:

(1) Understands and interprets written and verbal instructions from immediate supervisor and gives clear written and oral instructions to others as required

(2) Accurately compiles data, summarizes information and provides written reports when required

(3) Answers the telephone and receives visitors in a courteous and efficient manner

(4) Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures

Attendance and Punctuality:

(1) Reports to work at the assigned time

(2) Attends work consistently

(3) Contacts Supervisor when absent

(4) Scans in or out using the employee scan system as appropriate

Safety:

(1) Completes task in a safe manner as prescribed by the Safety Department or by the employee's profession/craft

(2) Maintains a neat and orderly work environment

(3) Dresses appropriately for the job assigned and in compliance with state law and board policy GAMB Employee Dress Code

(4) Displays employee ID tag at all times while on duty

(5) Reports any unsafe conditions or any incidents of injury or damage immediately to the appropriate official

(6) Complies with policies GAMA Employee Tobacco Use and GAMD Drug-Free Workplace when on duty

Terms of Employment

7½ hours per day - 9 months (180 days)

There shall be a probationary period of 90 days from date of employment for new employees. After 90 days, a decision based upon an evaluation will be rendered in regards to the employee’s status as a permanent employee.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of non-instructional personnel

The Superintendent reserves the right to change the job and any other duties, as required, with advance written notification.

  *MAX SALARY / Per Year is contingent on possessing a doctoral degree at 30 years of employment