American Sign Language Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in South Carolina is seeking an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf. This full-time position requires providing interpreting services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, and supporting the educational setting through various activities. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, proof of college credit, and fluency in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). Certification such as the EIPA is also necessary. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Must provide proof of the completion of a minimum of 60 college credit hours, or pass specific exams.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language (ASL) is necessary.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language (ASL)

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services to deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Prepare for interpreting activities and participate in team meetings.
• Attend faculty and staff meetings as required.
• Participate in educational team meetings and attend faculty/staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Adherence to the Code of Conduct

Education

High school diploma

Proof of completion of a minimum of 60 college credit hours

National certification or EIPA score of 3.0

EIPA score 3.0

Job description

American Sign Language Interpreter

Dorchester School District 2, Summerville, South Carolina. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in CERRA-SC.

Job Details

Job ID: 5589358
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 16, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Educational Interpreter for the Deaf
SALARY: As determined by DD2 Classified Salary Schedule
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 days

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma is required
• Must provide proof of the completion of a minimum of 60 college credit hours, OR in lieu of this, must pass the Para Professional Exam or the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test
• National certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.0 and successful completion of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment: Written Assessment
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Adherence to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Codes of Professional Conduct

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

JOB SUMMARY: To provide interpreting services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to their classmates, and to the educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing students, classmates, educational staff, and others involved in the educational setting.
• Provide interpreting for other activities during the regularly scheduled school day as needed (i.e., field trips, IEP meetings, etc.)
• Prepare for interpreting (i.e., familiarization with the physical environment and with subject‑area vocabulary and concepts)
• Participate in educational team meetings
• Attend all faculty and/or staff meetings
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Principal

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign
• Student Services > Translator

Contact Information

• Scott Matthews
• 815 S. Main Street
• Summerville, South Carolina 29483
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]