American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for the Forest Hills Public School District in Michigan. The interpreter will serve students who are deaf or hard of hearing and will need to maintain high educational standards.

Qualifications include being a qualified educational interpreter with fluency in ASL and a commitment to equity and social justice. The role supports student accessibility and effective communication within the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified educational interpreter.
• Fluency in ASL or designated sign language required.
• Must command written and oral English with correct syntax.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in accordance with each student’s IEP.
• Facilitate communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing and hearing persons.
• Assist in selecting preferred sign language and contribute to education team.

Skills

Educational interpreter

Fluent in ASL

English grammar

Continuing education units

Team collaboration

Equity and social justice commitment

Education

Michigan Educational Endorsement

EIPA Performance Score of 4.0 or above

Job description

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Location: Forest Hills Public School District Eastern Middle - Ada, Michigan. Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5597619

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 20, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal, Director of Student Services

Schedule: As determined by supervisor / School Year Position

Wage: Commensurate with experience

Job Summary: An interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing shall meet the qualifications as set forth in Mich. Admin. Code R. 393.5026.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified educational interpreter with an EIPA Performance Score of 4.0 or above (substitutes must improve toward 4.0 following Michigan DOAR rules) and must hold a Michigan Educational Endorsement (elementary preferred).
• Must be fluent in ASL or the sign language determined by the educational team.
• Must command written and oral English with correct syntax, semantics, and spelling.
• Must complete mandatory continuing education units required by Michigan to maintain licensure.
• Must maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public while keeping confidentiality.
• Must work effectively as part of a professional team.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior, moral character, and a welcoming attitude toward all students needing interpreting services.
• Must commit strongly to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices.

General Responsibilities

• Interpret in line with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Facilitate impartial communication between deaf or hard‑of‑hearing persons and hearing persons, supporting social communication.
• Obtain student communication and academic level information to select the preferred sign language and appropriate language level.
• Maintain propers lighting, positioning, dress, punctuality, and other logistical/logistical considerations for quality interpreting.
• Interpret the entire class environment to provide student access to information and communication, using paraphrasing and summarizing as needed.
• Act as an educational‑team member and provide input to the DHH teacher consultant.
• Preserve the integrity of oral‑sign philosophies/systems mandated for each student.
• Review and learn class content, technical signs, and terminology.
• Monitor student comprehension.
• Maintain mandatory attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear (quiet or noisy environment), and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Must possess near‑field, distance vision, and focus ability. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to meet mandatory essential functions.

Work Environment

The noise level is usually loud to moderate; work may be indoors or outdoors.

Mental Functions

Must compare, analyze, communicate orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, employ interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Terms of Employment

The employee must remain free of alcohol or drugs throughout employment as mandated by Board Policy #4210.

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