Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month, school calendar year positions, hours per day dependent upon location + Translate or interpret into sign language all academic and non-academic activities and reverse interpret as needed + Instruct and aide student in the use of an interpreter + Document student behavior and use of an interpreter on a daily basis + Tutor hearing impaired student in subject area of mainstreaming + Meet consistently with classroom teacher to determine vocabulary which may need prior explanation + Meet on a regular basis with appropriate teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired + Assist classroom teacher with normal classroom routine when not interpreting + Dress in a manner which will assist the student in reading signs + Communicate directly to the teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired regarding mainstreamed situational concerns + Collect data for the IEP interpreting goals + Participate in parent conference and IEP development under the direction of teacher/consultant of the hearing impaired + Interpret all situations including testing situations (e.g.: psychological & counseling sessions) + Troubleshoot auditory training equipment + Carry out all other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate + Two (2) years of college level coursework in the area of deafness, interpreting, education or human services AND; + Ability to interpret for the hearing impaired using oral and manual forms of communication AND; + Ability to successfully complete an appropriate Interpreter Level 1 receptive/expressive sign language evaluation. + Experience with students with special needs preferred SALARY: Per Educational Association Contract. Plus comprehensive benefit package Application Deadline:10/01/2024 Job Number: 030 CTE24/25