American Sign Language Educational Interpreter

TO BE DETERMINED; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 39,385 - 61,785; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Perry, Georgia, is seeking a full-time American Sign Language Educational Interpreter. The role involves providing interpreting services for deaf and hearing individuals in various educational settings. Applicants should have a high school diploma (college preferred) and valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. The salary ranges from $28.59 to $44.85 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma; college preferred; extensive training in sign language.
• Must hold a valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at least 3.5.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services.
• Facilitate communication in educational settings.
• Render oral translation in real-time.

Skills

Sign Language Proficiency

Communication Skills

Interpreting Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Certification through RID or EIPA

Job description

American Sign Language Educational Interpreter

Houston County Schools TO BE DETERMINED - Perry, Georgia

Job Details

Job ID: 4939766

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 08, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides interpreting and/or transliterating services for deaf and hearing consumers in the educational environment.
• Facilitates communication through the use of sign language and spoken English in social and academic settings of the educational environment, conversations, assemblies, field trips, extracurricular activities, etc.
• Expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion.
• Renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken, usually hearing material over an audio system, and broadcasts translation to listeners in simultaneous interpreting.
• Prepares on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting when-necessary.
• Assumes any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of high school diploma; college preferred; extensive training in sign language.
• CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE REQUIRED:
• Must hold a valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) OR
• Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at a level 3.5 or higher within five (5) years preceding the date of application and hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field from a GaPSC accepted, accredited institution of higher education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.59 to $44.85 Per Hour