Instructional Interpreter

JOB SUMMARY

The interpreter provides interpreting and/or transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and hearing consumers to ensure equitable communication access across academic, social, extracurricular, and community‑based settings. In addition to delivering professional interpreting services, the interpreter supports instructional access and specially designed instruction under the supervision of certificated staff, functions as a collaborative member of the educational team, and upholds professional standards aligned with Deaf culture, interpreter ethics, and educational best practices.

• Provide interpreting/transliterating for Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students, classmates, and educational staff in classrooms and school‑related activities.
• Interpret/transliterate all grade levels (K–12) in social and academic settings, including direct and incidental conversations, classroom instruction, assemblies, field trips, and extracurricular activities to ensure full access to instruction and participation.
• Participate in educational team meetings, including IEP meetings, and provide insight regarding communication strategies and student access (optional).
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Deaf, general education teachers, and related service providers to support communication access and instructional continuity.
• Prepare for classroom interpreting assignments by reviewing lesson materials, vocabulary, and academic concepts to support accurate interpretation and reinforcement of instruction.
• Support the implementation of specially designed instruction under the supervision and direction of certificated staff, reinforcing academic concepts as presented by the teacher without supplanting direct instruction.
• If qualified and outlined in the IEP, provide structured tutoring or academic reinforcement under the supervision of a certificated teacher.
• Assist in community‑based instructional settings when part of the student’s educational program to ensure communication access and participation.
• Promote understanding of the interpreter’s role within the school setting.
• Adapt interpreting methods to match student developmental levels, language proficiency, and educational needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct while collaborating with school personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities of an educational interpreter as assigned by Special Services or building administrator.
• Participate in professional development to enhance interpreting and instructional skills, and educational best practices.
• Perform basic computer tasks (email, documentation, word processing).
• Support students in educational environments, including physical assistance consistent with student needs and district guidelines.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Dress in a manner that is professional and appropriate to the situation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a recognized Interpreter Training Program (ITP).
• One of the following:
  • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) minimum score of 4.0 and passing written test; OR
  • National Interpreter Certification (RID) and passing EIPA written test.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Successful completion of the district screening and/or skills assessment process.

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Knowledge of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and interpreter ethics.
• Ability to interpret/transliterate effectively across academic subjects and grade levels (as evidenced through a district screening committee).
• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively with all staff and students and as a team member, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of educational terminology and classroom instructional practices.
• Ability to support instruction while maintaining appropriate professional role boundaries.
• Ability to collaborate as a…