Elementary DHH ASL Interpreter

26/27 SY Elementary DHH ASL Interpreter

Manchester School District Green Acres Elementary - Manchester, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5115080
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 28, 2025

Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:

• Anthem Medical insurance
• Anthem Vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Company sponsored life insurance
• 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan
• Vision discounts
• Medical incentive rewards
• Employee assistance program
• Many more.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates Degree, BA/BS preferred or comparable experience
• Receipt of a passing grade on the practical examination in signing from NH DOE
• One of the following entry level requirements:
  • A certificate of completion from an educational interpreter training program and educational interpreter preparation program;
  • Educational interpreter certification from another state whose standards are equivalent to Ed 507.35;
  • Hold a current national certification from either National Offices of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or the National Association of the Deaf (NAD); or
  • Receive a passing grade on the written NHEIPA exam as defined in #4 through 18.
• The ability to identify resources that serve students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
• A knowledge of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Conduct.
• The ability to establish an environment allowing for effective interpreting and transliterating in a wide variety of educational settings.

The Interpreter will assist the educational staff in the overall educational process of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with whom s/he works. This will be accomplished primarily through:

• the facilitation of communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and others, and
• the tutorial assistance to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in developing communication, academic, and other skills.

Of prime importance to the Interpreter is the ability to be very flexible and to be prepared to work with a variety of students in a variety of settings, which change according to the needs of the program and students.

• Facilitate communication within an educational environment between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and others, including teachers, other service providers, and peers.
• Relay information accurately and intelligibly, to and from the Deaf students and others, as needed.
• Become familiar with Deaf students’ preferred modes of communication in order to assure appropriate interpreting/tutoring.
• Prepare for work assignments by becoming familiar with the subject area, lessons, content, vocabulary, outlines, etc. of various classes within which one works.

Specified Length/Hours of Position:

This is an affiliated position in the MESPA unit which follows the school calendar. Salary is set at Grade 18-A $28.36/hour, 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Language:
American Sign

Special Education >
Hard of Hearing

Student Services >
Translator

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Mike Beaulac , Principal
• Green Acres Elementary
• Email: mbeaulac