Interpreter Co-Op (RDSPD)

Job Overview
The Interpreter Deaf Co-Op (RDSPD) will participate as a member of the educational team as interpreter for the deaf to successfully interpret/translate for the deaf/hearing impaired and assist teachers in the classroom in order to provide educational opportunities to ensure student success.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret/translate for individuals with hearing impairment in instructional settings
• Prepare for interpreting assignments by study of subject matter and sign language vocabulary
• Assist in providing information about deafness and the role of the educational interpreter
• Participate as a member of the educational team to review assigned student/classroom information and provide input and/or attend educational team meetings
• Attend district provided professional development courses related to educational interpreting and/or education for the deaf
• Assist RDSPD teachers with materials and provide clerical duties as assigned
• Provide lunchroom supervision and supervise student rest periods (as appropriate to educational setting)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None