INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF for SY 23-24

Job description:

Are you a professional educator who envisions working in a school where students are seen for their assets and growth potential, colleagues collaborate in a highly supportive and effective manner, and school administrators trust and empower teachers and students alike? If so, Amy Biehl High School, a highly innovative charter school that prepares all students for college and post-secondary service and life, has an opening for a full time for an ASL interpreter for SY 23-24.

We offer a unique work environment with a positive staff culture anchored by five weeks a year without students to plan, collaborate and learn with colleagues. We are looking for a colleague that thrives in our collaborative, community-based setting, and believes all students can achieve. We are a fully inclusive school.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and be able to get a NMPED license for Interpreter for the Deaf.

Responsibilities:

  • Operates in a manner commensurate with students’ age, maturity and academic abilities.
  • Interprets the locations and times designated and makes adjustments to scheduling as requested to meet students’, employees’ and/or parents’ needs.
  • Refers questions and concerns regarding Deaf/Hard of Hearing students to appropriate program personnel or to school officials.
  • Assumes position for interpreting to allow clients to see both the speaker and the interpreter.
  • Provides directions and materials for substitute interpreters.
  • Uses appropriate signing methodologies to ensure the most comprehensive understanding for the majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing students in the classroom.
  • Voices for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, employees and/or parents as appropriate.
  • Participates in IEP meetings as requested by Deaf/Hard of Hearing program personnel.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities to support the mission of the district as appropriate
  • Attends all staff meetings.

Preferred skills and knowledge:

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
  • Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, child abuse/neglect and substance abuse.
  • Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and other staff members

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Valid NM Interpreting License (through NM Regulation and Licensing Department)
  • RID Certification OR EIPA Performance Score of 4.0 or above.

Please submit the following to jobs@abhs.k12.nm.us:

ABHS Employment Application
Resume
Evidence of Licensure
At least one letter of reference

We are an ERB employer

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