ASL Interpreter for Deaf Education — Full-Time

Asheville City Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville City Schools in Asheville, NC seeks an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired, full-time with a 10-month calendar. The role requires credentials and involves facilitating communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff using sign language and oral support techniques.

Responsibilities include assisting students in academic and nonacademic activities, translating language, tutoring, and collaborating with teachers to create a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience within specialized field is required.
• Credentials required.
• expressing oneself through manual communication skills (sign language, expressive, & receptive) and oral support techniques.
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plans and Behavior support plans.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assists deaf and hard of hearing students in academic and nonacademic activities.
• Interprets or transliterates all language necessary for student's education.
• Provides support/tutoring to the deaf or hard of hearing student.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sign language

ASL

Communication with diverse groups

Education

Credentials required

Job description

Asheville City Schools in Asheville, NC seeks an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired, full-time with a 10-month calendar. The role requires credentials and involves facilitating communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff using sign language and oral support techniques.

Responsibilities include assisting students in academic and nonacademic activities, translating language, tutoring, and collaborating with teachers to create a positive learning environment.