TITLE: Educational Interpreter/Tutor

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A current NAD or RID certificate;
2. An assessment score of 3.5 or higher on the EIPA performance test obtained not more than five years prior to the date of initial registration; or
3. A South Dakota interpreter certificate obtained within the previous year and the required contact hours pursuant to subdivision 46:31:02:04(2).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Auditory Oral Skills
• Experience working with children in a school setting, preferred
• Ability to adapt information, language, and curriculum to individual learning style
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member
• Knowledge of behavior management, inclusion
• Creative, energetic, flexible, and patient

REPORTS TO:  Supervising Teacher, Principal and Director of Special Services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use a variety of communication methods (ASL, voice, gestures, print) to facilitate communication between the student, peers, and staff
• As directed by case manager, provide support/tutoring to the student in academic, vocational skills and/or community settings as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Provide ASL instruction to staff and peers
• Assists teachers/administration with duties that contribute to the enhancement of the school environment while not interfering with the primary duty of interpreting
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary, benefits, and terms to be established by the Board of Education.
• Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified staff.