EC EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER

West Rowan Elementary School; Cleveland (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

West Rowan Elementary School in Cleveland, North Carolina seeks an EC Educational Interpreter to support hearing-impaired students. Responsibilities include transliterating and interpreting in line with IEP requirements, maintaining professionalism, and collaborating with teachers and families.

Starting immediately, term is 10 months with hourly compensation ranging from $17.85 to $22.17, and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and extensive knowledge and training in sign language.
• 48 Semester hours, Associate degree or must take and pass Work Keys Test.

Responsibilities

• Direct Service to hearing-impaired students.
• Transliterate and interpret in classroom per IEP.
• Maintain impartial attitude and avoid giving personal comments.
• Coordinate with teachers and school staff; attend IEP meetings when needed.

Skills

Sign language transliteration

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Rowan-Salisbury Schools West Rowan Elementary School - Cleveland, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

EC EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER

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This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rowan-Salisbury School System

Job Details

Job ID: 5945294
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Interpreter

Reports to: Exceptional Children’s Program Director, Audiologist

Purpose : To provide consistent monitoring, assistance, interpretation, and translation to hearing impaired students.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma and extensive knowledge and training in sign language

• 48 Semester hours, Assocaites degree or must take and pass Work Keys Test.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• The ability to effectively transliterate and interpret at a rate commensurate with conversational and lecture speech.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct Service

• Transliterate and interpret for hearing impaired students in the classroom as specified by the individualized education program (IEP).

• When necessary, the interpreter should not only transliterate in signed English but take the responsibility of interpreting what the teacher and others have said on a language level understood by the student.

• Interpreters should become familiar with the vocabulary, concepts, and sign/cues prior to class presentations.

• Maintain an impartial attitude during all interpreting situations by avoiding any interjection of personalized comments or advice to the hearing-impaired student. The interpreter should not attempt to answer questions asked by the student but should insist that the student ask questions directly to the teacher. The interpreter should not assume the role of the classroom teacher.

• Advise the hearing-impaired student about the correct use of an interpreter.

• Coordination/Liaison

• Serve as a team member working with the classroom teacher and the teacher of the hearing impaired, by reviewing lessons to ensure accurate interpretation of material.

• Attend IEP meetings if clarification is needed about the communication needs and skills of the hearing-impaired student.

• Assist in promoting positive feelings between hearing impaired students, school personnel and other students by establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships.

• Professional Practices and Development

• Adheres to professional practice standards in service delivery and conversational and mannerisms.

• Seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills.

• Liaison

• Maintain a continuous dialogue with parents, teachers, and school administrators, as necessary.

• Serve as a member of the school-based educational team, if needed.

Term of Employment: 10 Months

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.85 to $22.17 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: [e-mail]

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