Educational ASL Interpreter for Deaf Students

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks an Educational Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in mainstream classrooms and activities, using ASL and spoken English to facilitate communication.

The role requires strong ASL/English proficiency, EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NAD certification, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and collaboration with IEP teams while upholding RID ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• EIPA Level 3.5+ or RID/NAD certification required.
• Two years of interpreting experience required.
• Proficiency in ASL/English with ability to articulate between sign and voice.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and represent GCPS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the D/HH Program and mainstream programs.
• Refer regular education staff questions about the D/HH student to the D/HH case manager.
• Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
• Interpret for extracurricular activities as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in IEP meetings as a member of the IEP team when requested.
• Support the needs of students as determined by the IEP.
• Remain current in the field through workshops, meetings, and literature.
• Maintain current credentials and provide evidence to the LEA as requested.
• Clarify the role of interpreter to all parties concerned.
• Maintain impartial attitude and confidentiality per RID Code of Ethics.
• Participate in staff duties/responsibilities per local policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL/English Proficiency

Sign-to-Voice Interpretation

Written & Verbal Communication

Collaborate with Colleagues

Represent GCPS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks an Educational Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in mainstream classrooms and activities, using ASL and spoken English to facilitate communication.

The role requires strong ASL/English proficiency, EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NAD certification, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and collaboration with IEP teams while upholding RID ethics and confidentiality.