ASL Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Anderson, South Carolina is seeking a full-time ASL Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf and hard of hearing students. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and be proficient in sign language interpreting.

This role involves working within educational settings to support student interaction, participating in individual education programs, and possibly tutoring. The salary is determined by the established board schedule, and the position is essential for creating an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Passing score on EIPA preferred; required as of January 2024.
• Ability to interpret via sign language at a normal conversational rate.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpreting for deaf or hard of hearing students.
• Assist in providing information about deafness to hearing students and staff.
• Participate in educational team meetings regarding student IEPs.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

Tutoring

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Completion of interpreter preparation program or equivalent experience

Job description

ASL Interpreter

Anderson County School District 5 District Office - Anderson, South Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 4895662

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 06, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Translator

Job Description

Anderson School District Number Five

Anderson, South Carolina

TITLE: ASL Interpreter

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma

Passing score on EIPA (preferred now, required as of January 2024)

Meets the Highly qualified status based on the ESEA requirements.

Completion of an interpreter preparation program or equivalent experience required

Ability to interpret/transliterate via sign language/spoken English at a normal conversational rate

Demonstrates ability to work with people and to implement plans according to directions

Willingness to be flexible to learn and perform new tasks

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education Services

JOB GOAL: To facilitate communication among deaf or hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the teacher’s directions/instructions and all other spoken communication within the educational environment.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides sign language interpreting for deaf or hard of hearing students within the educational environment.
• Provides tutoring and/or notetaking services for deaf or hard of hearing students when necessary and when interpreting is not needed.
• Participates in educational team meetings, including the development and review of progress on the Individualized Education Program (IEP), providing insight on the success of communication strategies.
• Provides interpreting for extracurricular activities and parent meetings when necessary/appropriate.
• Assists in providing pertinent information in connection to deafness to hearing students, teachers and other staff members.
• Works with small groups or individuals to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual students.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning students and students’ records and data.
• Participates in professional development.
• Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and peers as necessary/appropriate.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Terms of Employment

180 days. Salary to be determined by the salary schedule established by the Board.

Evaluation

Evaluated yearly by the principal. Evaluation instrument attached.