Educational Sign Language Interpreter

• Position Type: Special Education/ Educational Sign Language Interpreter
• Date Posted: 4/26/2023

Educational Sign Language Interpreter School Location

Clare-Gladwin Area School

Work Schedule

Five (5) days per week as per the School schedule and calendar.

Salary Range

According to the Terms of the Master Agreement for MEA

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Reports To

Clare-Gladwin RESD Assistant Superintendent of Special Education

Qualifications Required

An educational interpreter working in a classroom shall possess the following:

• A valid EIPA Performance score of 4.0 or higher, AND obtain EIPA Elementary Endorsement (Note: If the EIPA 4.0 score is obtained after August 31, 2016, the interpreter must also pass the EIPA written test);
• Valid Deaf Interpreter credential and Certification recognized by the Division (CDI/DI);
• Valid Division-recognized Certification.

Primary Function

• Modify spoken language for understanding by repeating, breaking down, and embellishing through the use of ASL.
• Foster communication between/among partners and educators by modeling initiating engagement and eliciting responses through use of ASL.
• Act as an advocate for the Hi student by teaching him/her to develop and/or implement communication and coping strategies.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled.