PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To facilitate communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and classroom teachers using the deaf or hard of hearing student’s communication system across the curriculum to enhance student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, required

48 college hours, required

Level I, II, III, Basic or Advanced Certificate from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) or equivalent, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient in American Sign Language or Signing Exact English

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Demonstrate comprehension of the Code of Ethics for Interpreters

Experience:

Background in working with deaf or hard of hearing children or adults, preferred

Days:  187

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum:   $17.40

Midpoint:    $20.47

Maximum:  $23.54

Note:  Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.