Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Position if open until filled

Lincoln County School District #2

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

In-Person

Full or Part-Time

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Applicants will be considered in the following order of preference:

• Holds a current Wyoming Educational Sign Language Interpreter (ESLI) Permit through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB). The permit may be obtained by meeting at least one of the following: (a) institutional recommendation from an accredited higher-education program, (b) documented national certification, or (c) a score of 3.5 or greater on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) in American Sign Language (ASL), Manually-Coded English (MCE), or Pidgin Sign Language (PSE).
• Currently eligible to hold the Wyoming ESLI Permit through PTSB under any of the pathways listed above.
• Demonstrates the potential to meet the requirements for the Wyoming ESLI Permit within one year of hire.

For full permit details, visit the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

Compensation:

Negotiable based on type of service, qualifications, and experience.

Description of the Position:

• Districtwide position supervised through the Department of Special Services
• Reports to the building principal and is under the guidance of special education staff
• Daily Hours: Minimum of Three Hours, up to 7.5 Hours a day

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide interpreter assistance to the students who qualify for services under Hearing Disability
• Effectively facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and those who are hearing
• Possess a high level of fluency in American Sign Language and the English Language
• Keen ability to focus on what is being said
• Broad-based world knowledge and professional, ethical conduct
• Serves all parties in the communication exchange
• Ability to assess the communication preferences or language level of the individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and then adapt their interpretation to meet these needs
• Understand the meaning and intentions expressed in one language and express those meanings and intentions in the other language
• Ability to retain information and manage the flow of communication
• Understand and manage the cultural nuances of the environment
• Engage in professional and ethical standards consistent with their profession
• Other duties within the scope and expectations of an Educational Sign Language Interpreter

A strong candidate would exemplify the following professional attributes:

• A relationship-based approach to working constructively and positively with all school staff, parents, students, and agency personnel
• A respect for individual and group differences
• Strong organization and planning skills
• A willingness to go beyond basic requirements
• Flexibility in adapting to change
• An ability to respond to constructive criticism professionally
• Demonstrates well-developed emotional maturity

In accordance with policy GBEC and procedure GBEC-R all new employees must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employee must consent to and provide the necessary documentation (fingerprinting, etc.) to allow for a criminal background check.

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