Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
STOKES COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SERVICES
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The Educational Interpreter performs interpreting in the educational setting and/or
school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are
provided by the general education teacher and /or the teacher of the deaf. The employee directs
any concerns regarding job function or student performance to the appropriate staff members.
The employee reports to the teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, the principal, the Program
Specialist, and/or the Director of Special Programs.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
the Hearing Impaired Program.
in the school environment.
lesson. Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the
teacher.
environment.
Regular Education Teacher, and/or Administration.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Educational Interpreting or a related field from an accredited program who have received
a passing score of 3.3 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance
Assessment. To maintain employment the educational interpreter must meet the
requirements for Educational Interpreter II within three years of employment.
Educational Interpreting or a related field from an accredited program who have received
a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
and a minimum of three years of experience in the educational setting.
Educational Interpreting or a related field from an accredited program who have received
a passing score of 4.0 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
or hold a national certification and a minimum of five years of experience in the
educational setting.
interpreting, annually.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
machines including computers, typewriters, calculators, printers, copiers, etc. Sedentary
work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for periods of
time.
functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from
obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or
directions from supervisors.
ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written,
diagrammatic, or schedule form. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and
deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be
able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English. Include as necessary
any professional language.
subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals, and to apply
the theories of algebra/statistics.
shape. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly
and accurately in using automated office equipment or tools of the position.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
shades of color.
receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress
and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds
by ear). Must be able to communicate via the telephone.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
hearing. Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
class lectures.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees for this job.
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