Educational Interpreter​/Transliterator II; Hearing Impaired

Educational Interpreter/Transl iterator II (Hearing Impaired)

Richmond County Schools Exceptional Children Department – Hamlet, North Carolina

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Job : 5454880

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Children

Nature of Work: Responsible for transliterating/interpreting in classroom or at school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and/or the teacher of the deaf. The employee consults with teachers when problems arise. Errors can seriously inhibit progress of student learning. Limited supervision is provided.

• Facilitates communication between the student and peers and adults in the school environment.
• Studies lesson content prior to class to ensure accurate representation.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under teacher direction.
• Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
• Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.
• May teach beginning or intermediate sign language to students or staff.

• Mastery of the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Mastery of English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
• Basic knowledge of typical language development.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Basic knowledge of subjects being interpreted.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and advanced level class lectures.
• Skill in reverse transliterating/interpreting while maintaining message integrity.
• Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.

A score of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) and an AA degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program or a related field, and a minimum of three years of experience in an educational setting; or for Cued Language Translators, an AA degree in Educational Interpreting or a related field, and a score of level 2 on the Cued Speech Transl iterator Training, Evaluation, and Certification Unit (TECUnit).

Persons serving as an Educational Interpreter II must annually complete 20 hours of training related to interpreting that has been approved by the local education agency.

Physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Light physical work requiring up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally involves sitting, walking, and standing. Job performed in a clean and healthy environment.

Employment will require an extensive background check.

Full-Time

• Other Professional >
  Other Classified Professional
• Special Education >
  Hard of Hearing

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Dana Mintmier, Director of Exceptional Children
• Exceptional Children Department
• Phone:  ext. 1239
• Email: danamintmier.nc.us