Job Information
Greater Southern Tier BOCES TEACHING ASSISTANTS; INTERPRETERS in Elmira, New York
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:06/30/2024
Job Number: 84 SPE24