Ex Ed Interpreter for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Certified)

Hamilton County Department Of Education - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Chattanooga, TN

51-100 employees

About the position

The Ex Ed Interpreter for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing at Hamilton County Department of Education is responsible for facilitating communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, and educational staff. This role involves providing interpreting and support services to ensure that students can fully participate in their educational experience. The position requires strong sign language skills and the ability to assist in various academic and non-academic settings, contributing to the overall educational team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication for students with hearing impairments in academic and non-academic settings.
• Demonstrate sign language skills at a level equivalent to the high school curriculum and pass an in-house competency assessment.
• Use interpreting strategies and techniques effectively.
• Provide academic assistance to students with hearing impairments.
• Accompany assigned students site to site, including field trips and extracurricular activities.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for the deaf education teacher and other teachers serving hearing impaired students.
• Prepare and receive various documents pertaining to student instruction and school operations.
• Operate various equipment and tools associated with projects and work activities.
• Exert physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects/materials as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, and the community to coordinate work activities.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other required meetings.
• Follow established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• Sign language skills at a level equivalent to the high school curriculum.
• Ability to pass an in-house competency assessment.
• Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students who have a variety of disabilities.
• Training in or willingness to be trained in nonviolent crisis intervention techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Familiarity with assistive technology for deaf education.

Benefits

• Salary based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Potential for an increase in total compensation based on performance.
• Eligibility for the Differentiated Compensation Plan for designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.