LOCATION: Special Education – Multiple Locations

BASIC FUNCTION: The work involves facilitating the translation of verbal communication for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. An incumbent is responsible for interpreting presentations, instructions, and assignments in a variety of settings, both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. Direct supervision is received from the assigned school district or BOCES supervisor. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receives verbal communication and interprets for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

2. Receives sign language communication from students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

3. Provides fluent American Sign Language interpretation for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences, etc.

4. Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language.

5. Thorough knowledge of the English language.

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