Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: ESY American Sign Language Interpreter

Reports to: Director of Student Programs

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

1. Completed an interpreter training program.
2. Obtained a Bachelor's degree, or worked three or more years in an area related to the field of deaf education, which could include interpreting in non-educational settings, and
3. In additional to the above requirements, an educational interpreter must also maintain one of the following:
• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or
• National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or better, or
• Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better, or
• Signed Exact English Level 3.5 or better, or
• Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or better in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary)
4. Satisfy all district requirements with regards to physical health and citizenship.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist the ESY program in meeting the specific goals and objectives for student(s) with a hearing impairment, through the provision of individual attention, communication via sign language, additional and/or enrichment instruction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Interpret all instruction/information using sign language to the student.
2. Communicate to the staff the questions/concerns of students.
3. Assist the teacher with instruction and/or activities for individuals or groups.
4. Assist with meeting the physical and training needs of the student(s).
5. Modify materials and maintain room for instruction of student(s) with hearing impairment.
6. Accompany student(s) with hearing impairment to and from school activities.
7. Maintain student records, i.e., confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, etc.
8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: June 2, 2025 - June 27, 2025 (16 days during this timeframe) Jenks Public Schools

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