<p>SALARY</p> <p>Contractual position $28.75/hour</p> <p>No benefits package</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).</p> <p>Effective communication skills including ability to interpret both signed and voice communication in ASL and Signed English.</p> <p>Thorough understanding of deaf culture.</p> <p>Verification of applicable course work.</p> <p>Ability to work cooperatively with students, classroom teachers and special educators.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Associate degree from Interpreter Preparation program or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, or 5 years of experience in sign language interpreting.</p> <p>NIC (National Interpreter Certification) EIPA 2.5 or above (Educational Interpreter Performance assessment) Certifications, or State QAS level III.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Provide communication access to students who are deaf or hard of hearing by faithfully and accurately representing the afterschool activity instruction, teacher/student dialogue, and relevant sound information in the mod of communication used by the student.</p> <p>Ensure that the instructor's message is being conveyed clearly and accurately while also ensuring the student has the opportunity to participate in the afterschool activity including discussions and social interactions.</p> <p>Work cooperatively with students and school staff.</p> <p>Maintain confidentiality and follow RID's Professional Code of Conduct.</p>