Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing

CCI Group

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Provide interpreting/transliterating in receptive or expressive mode for classroom lectures or discussions to facilitate communication between students and teachers or peers; service to include film/video presentations. Over the years, we have expanded our services to a diverse clientele, including government agencies, educational institutions, collection agencies, and various professional meetings and conventions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
    Websitewww.myccigroup.com

    Description

    About Us: CCI Group was founded a decade ago, leveraging deep expertise in the justice system to offer Certified Legal Interpreters for courts. Over the years, we have expanded our services to a diverse clientele, including government agencies, educational institutions, collection agencies, and various professional meetings and conventions.

    The goal of this position is: To provide interpreting/transliterating services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students which facilitate communication within an instructional environment

    • Provide interpreting/transliterating services to a student or group of students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the communication 
      mode used by the student(s).
    • Provide interpreting/transliterating in one or more education settings including classrooms, assemblies, discipline, or counseling sessions, and extra-curricular activities.
    • Provide interpreting/transliterating in receptive or expressive mode for classroom lectures or discussions to facilitate communication between students and teachers or peers; service to include film/video presentations.
    • Function as liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students and others in the educational setting.
    • Participate as a member of the educational team by attending and offering assistance as requested during conferences or Individual Education Plan meetings.
    • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding individual student performance and follow school board policies and interpreter code of ethics, concerning all information about students.
    • Demonstrate interest in self-improvement by upgrading interpreting/transliterating skills and increasing general understanding of school policies and affairs.
    • Assist with the development, presentation, and implementation of in-service programs to improve skills necessary to work effectively with deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
    • Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual’s skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
    • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School.
    • Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
    • Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
    • Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
    • Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.


    Requirements

    • Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) Testing Program.
    • Three (3) years of experience providing interpretive services to the deaf and hard of hearing.
    • Evidence of Communication Skills in Manual or Oral or Cued speech
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
    • Some experience with children who are deaf and hard of hearing is preferred.
    • Documented rating at or above the following ratings/evaluation instruments:
      • EIE or QA – Level I – entry-level ability OR
      • EIPA – Level 2 – Advanced beginner OR
    • Equivalent valid, recognized, and reliable interpreting/transliterating assessment not listed above but currently active.
    • Bilingual skills preferred

    Benefits

    • 401K
    • PTO
    • Holiday pay
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance



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