ASL Educational Interpreter: Enable Deaf Student Success

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 34,360 - 48,617; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking an Educational Interpreter responsible for facilitating communication for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students in various educational settings. The interpreter will utilize American Sign Language to ensure effective communication with peers and teachers while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards. Applicants must have the proper certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate communication with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Maintain high professional standards in interpreting services.
• Establish effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between students, staff, and peers using American Sign Language.
• Interpret classroom discussions and educational activities accurately and impartially.
• Support independence in students by encouraging them to engage directly with teachers.

Skills

American Sign Language

Communication

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification

Job description

Newport News Public Schools is seeking an Educational Interpreter responsible for facilitating communication for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students in various educational settings. The interpreter will utilize American Sign Language to ensure effective communication with peers and teachers while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards. Applicants must have the proper certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.