Sign Language Interpreter

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Classified/ Sign Language Interpreter
• Date Posted: 4/28/2025
• Location:
  
  To be determined
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

This position interprets for scholars and/or staff who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Responsibilities include facilitating communication between the teacher and students in a classroom setting, and providing interpreting services for staff at school assemblies, staff meetings, and other special events.

• Accompany student(s) who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in all classes; interpret teacher instructions and lectures using fluent sign language. Ensure that student(s) understand the teacher’s communications; repeat interpretation as requested. Interpret auditory responses and communication by other students or presenters—facilitating students’ understanding of group interaction. Interpret sound track from films and tapes.
• Voice interprets signed responses for teacher and hearing students, as needed. Assist teacher in understanding verbal responses from student. Communicate with teacher concerning student’s problems and progress. Secure teacher’s attention as necessary to indicate that student has a question.
• Interpret school events for student(s) who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, such as student assemblies, field trips, and special events.
• Provides professional support and assistance to other interpreters in the D/HH program. Providing back-up interpretation for classes as available.
• Prepares for interpreting daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. reviewing text, audio visual materials, specialized vocabulary, PowerPoint’s, etc.)
• Responsible for determining which manual sign is appropriate for communication with a specific person or group who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL, PSE, or SEE).
• Facilitates students’ reading of signs by maintaining an appropriate dress code/neutral colors & limited jewelry.
• Facilitates student(s) reading of signs by recommending alternative seating arrangements, as appropriate.
• Interpret for student(s) who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in informal conversations with students and staff by interpreting language; interpret interaction between other students and student(s) who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing during unstructured time as necessary.

• Serves as a member of the Interpreter Services team of the district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Serves as a resource to other school district personnel requiring assistance when communicating with people who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• May interpret for student(s), parents, and teachers who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in other classes during meetings, conferences, or testing.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent. Two years interpreting experience for the deaf.
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0, and the EIPA written test with a passing score; or National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the EIPA written test with a passing score.
• Experience using sign language systems such as ASL, PSE (Contact Signing), and SEE.
• Interpreting and transliterating skills (sign-to-voice & voice-to-sign).
• Proficiency in using the English language.
• Evidence of continued training/professional studies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

• Recognized two-year interpreter training program.
• Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) with CI/CT Certification of Interpretation and/or Certificate of Transliteration or National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
• Educational interpreting experience.

• Criminal background clearance.
• Possess EIPA certification by first school/work day.

• The role of an Educational Interpreter within the educational team.
• Deaf Culture.
• School board policies and procedures.
• Student and education techniques.

• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with clients and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective,…