ASL Sign Language Interpreter

Monadnock Regional School District; Swanzey (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Swanzey is seeking an Educational Interpreter to facilitate communication among deaf and hearing individuals in an educational setting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Sign Language Interpreting. This role involves minimizing barriers to communication and supporting the educational team in serving both hearing and deaf students effectively. Applicants must hold a valid NHED license with an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator endorsement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Educational Interpreter.
• Licensed by NHED with an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator endorsement (1911).
• Ability to interpret at the minimum EIPA level required for NHED.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among deaf and hearing persons in an educational environment.
• Serve staff and students by minimizing linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers.

Skills

Interpretation in educational settings

Communication techniques for deaf and hearing persons

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sign Language Interpreting

Job description

Overview

To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mrsd/onlineapp/

Start: 08/18/2026

Purpose: An educational interpreter is an individual who facilitates communication among deaf and hearing persons in an educational environment through the use of techniques developed for communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing persons. The interpreter is a member of the educational team, serving staff and students, hearing and deaf people, by minimizing linguistic, cultural and physical barriers. The title "Educational Interpreter" is recommended by the National Task Force on Educational Interpreting.

Supervisor: Special Education Coordinator

Qualifications

• Experience 3-5 years experience as an Educational Interpreter.
• Education Bachelor's degree in Sign Language Interpreting.
• Licensed by NHED with an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator endorsement (1911)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to interpret in an educational setting at the minimum EIPA level required for NHED

MRSD is an EOE.