Deaf Interpreter

Northwest High School; Cedar Hill (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri is seeking a Deaf Interpreter to provide interpreter services for children who are deaf or hearing impaired in a school setting.

The role includes interpreting classroom lectures, non-instructional times, and collaborating with staff to support students' communication needs. The candidate will participate in IEP meetings and school activities as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/licenser requirements.
• Working toward 60 college credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Interprets classroom lectures & instructions.
• Interprets for students during non-instructional times.
• Assists students with effective communication skills.
• Communicates with staff regarding needs of students.
• Attends IEPs and other staff meetings as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Certification/licenser requirements

60 college credit hours

Job description

Deaf Interpreter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911510

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides interpreter services for children who are deaf or hearing impaired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Interprets classroom lectures & instructions.
• Interprets for students during non-instructional times.
• Assists students with effective communication skills.
• Communicates with staff regarding needs of students.
• Attends IEP’s and other staff meetings as requested.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Certification/Licenser requirements
• Working towards 60 hours of college credit

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and interact effectively with all aspects of the school community is required.
• Ability to solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality and remain open to various ideas and viewpoints.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to use and teach mathematics commensurate with assigned position.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.
• Identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently
• Enjoys working with children at a variety of age levels
• Ability to meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee will regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally, the employee may lift up to 50 pounds, such as, to lift files, papers, and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate to loud level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with students, staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or other sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Barnhart
• 4290 Gravois Rd
• House Springs, Missouri 63051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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