THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY
Local Title: INTERPRETER/TRANSLITERATOR, SIGN LANGUAGE
State Title: Interpreter, Exceptional Student Education
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL:
To provide educational interpreting and transliteration for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and their peers, teachers, staff and administrative personnel in the educational setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sign-Language Interpretation/Transliteration or equivalent.
- National certification from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Minimum:
- Associate’s Degree in Sign Language Interpretation/Transliteration.
- Education Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5 or higher
- Continuing education to meet the preferred qualifications such as Sign Language Interpreting workshops and/or college credit hours.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Has the knowledge and possesses the ability to provide manual and oral transliteration and interpretation in the educational setting.
REPORTS TO:
Principal and Exceptional Student Education Coordinator for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Programs
SUPERVISES:
N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interprets/transliterates all auditory information presented so students who are deaf or hard of hearing may participate in classroom and extracurricular activities.
- Performs voice interpreting/transliterating by verbalizing messages from students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provides appropriate and accurate language modeling for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Facilitates communication for all participants in a wide variety of settings.
- Collaborates with school staff on environmental or programmatic accommodations and modifications.
- Works as a part of the instructional team with general and special education teachers, support service providers, itinerant or resource teacher, and administrators.
- Meets with classroom teachers and others to discuss issues related to the communication needs of the student, IEP goals and other program issues on a regular basis.
- Prepares for interpreting/transliterating assignments by reviewing content area textbooks, student’s materials, lesson plans, outlines and other resources provided by the teacher(s).
- Upholds the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and the EIPA Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters emphasizing the required confidentiality of student information.
- Performs other related duties as required, i.e., tutoring, under the direction of a teacher.
- Continues professional development by attending interpreting workshops, involvement in the Deaf community and professional organizations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
Board approved:
12/01/2003
Revised:
05/14/2007
02/11/2014
06/12/2018
SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP
PAY GRADE: *A05
SHORT TITLE: STS114
STATE JOB CODE: 52028
With a sliding pay scale based on work experience, multiple certifications, multiple degrees.
B.A. and National Certification (A05-5)
B.A. and EIPA 3.5 or higher (A05-4)
B.A. and EIPA 3.4 or lower (A05-3)
B.A. test results pending (A05-2)
A.A. and National Certification (A05-3)
A.A. and EIPA 3.5 or higher (A05-2)
A.A. test results pending (A05-1)
See attached Performance Enhancement System
School District of Manatee County
Semi Annual/Annual Performance Enhancement System for
Sign Language Interpreters
The mission of the School District of Manatee County is to implement a student-centered, standards-based, rigorous teaching and learning process that will positively impact all student learning of the Common Core Standards; to ensure the success of all students on state assessments, the next grade level, prepared for graduation and college/career readiness.
NAME____________________________________ Employee ID #__________________________
School Assignment__________________________________________Date__________________
Position
The purpose of a performance evaluation for any class of employee is to document strengths and weaknesses and to identify areas for improved performance. For professional employees, evaluation is primarily a way to obtain written documentation of growth in the profession. Although professional growth is the primary goal, evaluation may also be used to document areas that present problems or deficiencies.
The School District of Manatee County is committed to the concept of self-evaluation and self-reflection as a way to encourage professional growth and development. Self-evaluation, in combination with a fair and objective observation, feedback of a superior, and involvement in professional development activities is the best way to assist professional interpreters in advancing in their profession.
Evaluation Procedure
Interpreter observations are to take place twice each school year. The observations should last a minimum of thirty minutes to observe the interpreter’s skills in a variety of settings. A combination of two observations of fifteen minutes each maybe necessary to observe more than one setting.
The first observation will be conducted by an appointed source that does have knowledge of American Sign Language and who can offer constructive feedback.
The second observation of the interpreter will be conducted by the school Principal or designee. The purpose of this observation is to witness interactions with students and staff members.
The Principal/designee and appointed source will meet within ten days after the second observation. A school administrator will then hold a post conference with the sign language interpreter to review the observation results.
School District of Manatee County
SAMP Performance Enhancement System
Semi Annual/Annual Appraisal for Sign Language Interpreters
Sign Language Interpreters will complete this form in advance of the mid-year and year-end meetings. The self-appraisal will include evidence or data to support ratings suggested to the Principal or designee. The principal or designee will also complete this form. During each conference, the supervisor and employee will discuss each leadership area to establish the supervisor’s final ratings. A copy of the year-end evaluation is placed in the employee personnel file.
Evaluation Scale and Definitions:
1 – Unsatisfactory 2 – Needs Improvement 3 – Basic 4 – Proficient 5 – Extraordinary
- Demonstrates Knowledge & Application of Core Standards of Educational Interpreting
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comment:
- Demonstrates Knowledge & Application of Ethical Professional Conduct
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comment:
- Participates in Planning, Preparation, & Professional Development
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comment:
- Uses Time (When Not Interpreting) Appropriately
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
- Serves as a Language Model for Deaf Student
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
- Interpersonal Communication, Collaboration, and Consultation (Relations with other Staff Members)
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
- Clearly Demonstrates and Helps Deaf Student Understand Role of the Interpreter
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
- Promotes Advocacy and Student Independence
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
- Use of Technology (Especially technology related to the field of Deafness {ie, TTY, VRS, etc.})
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
- Accountability and Assessment
Date
Highly Effective
Effective
Developing
Unsatisfactory
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
Employee Name: Employee Number
Factors affecting performance:
Signature of Employee Date
(Signature does not necessarily indicate agreement)
Signature of Supervisor Date
