<p>ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a Principal, perform translating, tutorial services and interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students; translate for students using appropriate manual and oral communications; perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assist students by translating a variety of instructional exercises and by presenting various instructional materials designed to enhance the learning process; translate instructional directions to students and enhance communication between student and teacher; interpret class lectures, class discussions, tests, assemblies and special ceremonies. E Tutor and interpret for individual and small groups of deaf and hard-of-hearing students to reinforce and follow-up instructional concepts utilizing sign language and manual communication techniques; assist students with study activities in carrying out the various aspects of their individual education plan. E Prepare and assist in preparing, duplicating, and laminating a variety of instructional materials and learning aides. E Maintain records related to assigned activities and students; report progress of students as assigned. E Participate in parent conferences and IEP meetings as requested; provide sign to voice and voice to sign interpretations. E Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs. E Accompany and interpret for assigned students on field trips. E Participate in meetings, conferences and in-service training programs related to assigned activities. E Operate a variety of instructional and office equipment. E Provide assistance to staff including feeding, toileting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs as directed. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of fingerspelling and signed English. Concerns and problems of deaf and hard of hearing students. Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics of the hearing impaired. Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Child guidance principles and practices. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Basic record-keeping techniques. Operation of instructional and office equipment. ABILITY TO: Translate language into visual signs utilizing oral communication, fingerspelling, sign language and other manual communication techniques. Read, understand and accurately interpret fingerspelling and signs of deaf and non-verbal persons. Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward hearing impaired students. Communicate effectively in oral and written form, and using an appropriate manual communication language. Prepare instructional materials for the deaf and hard of hearing as directed by the teacher. Perform general clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records. Provide instructional assistance to students in a variety of basic subjects. Operate assigned instructional and office equipment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school supplemented by demonstrated training or college-level coursework in sign language, *an associate degree and two years experience performing interpreting and translating functions for the hearing impaired including some experience in classroom situations or at public meetings. SUBSTITUTION: Forty-eight units of college level coursework, or qualifying score on District "Instructional Proficiency" examination may be substituted for the required associate degree. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics at or exceeding that required for high school seniors as stated in the California Education Code 45344.5. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Classroom environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to sign and finger spell. Continuous use of elbows, shoulders, neck, back, lips and/or jaw. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and the sign language of others.</p> <p>Requirements / Qualifications</p>