Substitute Interpreter

Purpose Statement

The job of Educational Interpreter was established for the purpose of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and/or hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.

The Educational Interpreter role involves working closely with students, teachers, and school staff to ensure effective communication. The interpreter adjusts language level to meet students’ needs, supports classroom logistics, and contributes to the overall learning environment.

• Adapts language level to communication needs of the student for optimal visual communication.
• Assists as a resource to regular education by orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
• Assists in modifying classroom logistics to meet the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assists students who are deaf or hard of hearing in academic and non‑academic activities (e.g., regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special events) to present and reinforce learning concepts.
• Interprets or transliterates all language necessary during classroom instruction to facilitate effective communication.
• Maintains a daily notebook/log when requested to report student progress on objectives and daily work.
• Monitors individual students to provide assistance as needed and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings (e.g., in‑service, workshops, IEPs, parent/teacher meetings) to receive and convey information related to the general goals of education for parents and/or students who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
• Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g., appropriate lighting, seating, optimum visual) to provide a clear understanding and interpretation.
• Provides support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing to facilitate communication and reinforce classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, teachers, staff) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of subjects to supplement their daily class activities and enhance learning.

Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred.

Valid Driver’s License & evidence of insurability.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Primary and Secondary Education