Educational interpreters
Controller Job Description
Educational interpreters provide communication access to students who are deaf or hard of hearing by faithfully and accurately representing the classroom instruction, teacher/student dialogue, and relevant sound information in the mode of communication used by the student.
Typical duties of a Controller
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Encouraging students to work directly with the classroom teacher
• Familiarizing the classroom teacher with the exact role of the interpreter/tutor in the classroom,
• Coordinating and identification of notetakers when appropriate, and encouraging good relationships among students
• Keep a daily notebook/log/calendar, which should include all class topics/assignments for classes, new vocabulary, questions to ask the teacher, etc.
• Participate in educational team meetings, including the development and review of progress on the IEP
• Providing insight on the success of communication strategies currently being used by students and staff.
• Provide interpreting for extracurricular activities, parent meeting, on other special student needs when necessary and when appropriately scheduled.
• Work cooperatively with other interpreters, staff, and administration to provide the most appropriate services possible throughout the school day.
• Be familiar with the maintenance and utilization of assistive devices for students with a hearing impairment.
• Provide interpreting services to students with hearing impairment during field trips, counseling sessions, and meetings with the Dean of Students, Principals or other building staff.