Job Description

To facilitate the conveyance of information to and from Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, employees and parents including concrete information and the social and emotional content of information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Operates in a manner commensurate with students' age, maturity and academic abilities.
• Interprets the locations and times designated and makes adjustments to scheduling as requested to meet students', employees' and/or parents' needs.
• Refers questions and concerns regarding Deaf/Hard of Hearing students to appropriate program personnel or to school officials.
• Assumes position for interpreting to allow clients to see both the speaker and the interpreter.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute interpreters.
• Uses appropriate signing methodologies to ensure the most comprehensive understanding for the majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing students in the classroom.
• Voices for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, employees and/or parents as appropriate.
• Participates in IEP meetings as requested by Deaf/Hard of Hearing program personnel.
• Assumes additional responsibilities to support the mission of the district as appropriate

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, child abuse/neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and other staff members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid NM Interpreting License (through NM Regulation and Licensing Department)
• RID Certification OR
• EIPA Performance Score of 4.0 or above.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

CONTACT: Jill Vice / vice@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: APS Jobs, Certified Application.


In addition to providing supporting documents according to application instructions, you must also submit resume & cover letter to school of interest.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A
DAYS:
HOURS:
ADA Compliance Albuquerque Public Schools

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