Substitute Itinerant Educational Sign Language Interpreter I or II

Kanawha County Public Schools ALL KCS - Charleston, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5944353
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

POSITION: Sign Support Specialist, Educational Sign Language Interpreter I & II
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale,
Pay Grade E, F, G, commensurate with experience and education level.
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.
JOB SUMMARY: "Sign Support Specialist" means a person who provides sign supported speech assistance to students who are able to access environments through audition. "Educational Sign Language Interpreter I & II" mean a person employed to provide communication access across all educational environments to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Responsible for providing sign language interpreting for assigned student, to include conferring with students and educators to analyze student's communication needs.

Works cooperatively with school personnel and students to provide coordinated interpreting services to students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Complies with KCS Policies.
• Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Works cooperatively with school personnel and students to provide coordinated interpreting services to students.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the teacher/professional to whom assigned.
• Interpret for students utilizing the students preferred mode of communications.
• Provide interpreting during the school day in academic and non-academic settings with staff, peers, and other hearing impaired and deaf students.
• Confer with educators to plan for interpreting services.
• Demonstrate self-improvement in signing ability, interpreting skills, communications with school personnel, and understanding the educational process by attending staff meetings.
• To assist students and perform other related duties as indicated by teachers and administrators.
• Receives close supervision and verbal instruction.
• To provide an appropriate role model for students.
• To maintain positive work habits, to perform duties efficiently and productively and to maintain and upgrade skills.
• To fulfill duties as described in IEP.
• To provide interpreting in other capacities to include communication with deaf parents, committee meetings, PTA, conferences, and other situations as needed.
• To act as liaison between educators.
• To assist teachers and bus drivers in monitoring student's activities
• To perform basic clerical assistance.
• Attends meeting/training as requested by supervisor.
• To participate in other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or building supervisor.
• Will be trained in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation and New Violet Crises Prevention Intervention.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Continuously improves processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b and WV Board of Education Policy 5202;…