Summary THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS. IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and direction of a teacher, to act as the communicator between pupil/teacher/parent when pupil/teacher uses manual communication; to assist teacher in determining where special education pupils in integrated classes need help; to provide assistance through tutoring, guidance or arranging for other resources; to assist the teacher in determining the needs of hearing impaired pupils; to interpret test responses; to recite and report into or from manual communications; to act as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from the class of Paraeducator-Translator by the responsibility for interpreting subject matter and education concepts to hearing impaired pupils, and in turn, interpreting to the teacher and the pupil's understanding of educational concepts and primary information for one pupil or for a small group of pupils in a regular or mixed classroom setting. This class is distinguished from the class of Paraeducator – Certified Interpreter (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) by the responsibility for providing interpretation services where Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification is required. Representative Duties May include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides interpreter services for adults and/or pupils in integrated classes. Interprets to adults and students with written and verbal educational materials through sign language. Interprets between adults, pupils and/or teachers to compensate for differences in communication abilities. Interprets from sign to voice (reverse interpretation) manual language so it is comprehensible to others in the classroom and other settings (i.e. professional development, Professional Learning Communities, etc.). Tutors pupils in academic and elective subjects. Assists teacher in arranging and conducting special activities. Assists teacher with classroom activities for pupils. Attends in-service and staff meetings as required; provides interpretation services at meetings where needed. Assists with lifting pupils in and out of wheelchairs. Assists teacher in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment. Assists teacher in implementing the course of study through individual and group instruction. Assists with supervision of classroom and outdoor playground to direct pupils with safe activities and relationships. Performs routine clerical tasks, operates duplicating machines, assembles materials for classroom projects, prepares material and master, and performs incidental typing tasks. Confers on a regular basis with a teacher in regard to planning and scheduling activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress and pertinent health or behavior problems. May participate as a member of the appropriate team or committee to assist staff with developing and implementing individual or site crisis management plans. Assists teachers with implementation of pupil's Individualized Education Program (IEP) through instruction in a wide variety of activities, such as nature study, playing games, singing, dancing and sports. May administer first aid; under the direction of the school administrator and procedure observed by a certificated school staff member, assists pupils with taking medication. Maintains confidentiality of pupil records in accordance with legal requirements and policies. Acts as communicator between adults (including staff) and teacher when necessary and between pupil and peers as appropriate. Consults with integrated class teachers to determine where pupils need special help and provide the help through tutoring. Acts as liaison between administration, staff of the Hearing Impaired Program and the regular classroom teachers. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of paid experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only by manual communication. Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Sufficient college coursework to become proficient enough in manual communications to possess the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification. In order to meet the Academic Proficiency requirements, in addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet ONE of the following: Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units from an accredited college or university, official transcripts needed); OR Obtained an associate's degree or higher (official transcripts needed); OR Meet a rigorous standard of qualify and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. Employment Standards Must possess Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification to provide manual communication interpreter services, or equivalent. Must qualify with a score of 4.0 or higher Certificate must be attached to application To Establish Eligibility List The examination consists of a qualifying written examination, practical examination or equivalent, and/or a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin. Work Year: Usually works 182 days per year, typically 5.75 - 6.5 hours per day. _______________________________ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity. 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