Educational Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Educational Interpreter in Beaufort, South Carolina. This role involves providing interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students and their educational staff. Ideal candidates should possess at least a high school diploma, be fluent in both English and Sign Language, and have strong communication skills.

The position is full-time and offers the opportunity to work in a diverse educational environment. Interested applicants should contact the Beaufort County School District for further details.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma.
• Preferred: Baccalaureate degree and graduation from an interpreter training program.
• Fluency in English and Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets spoken and signed messages.
• Participates in educational team meetings.
• Prepares for interpreting in various activities.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Sign Language

Strong communication skills

Understanding of children

Education

High school diploma

Baccalaureate degree

Certification from recognized interpreter training program

Job description

Educational Interpreter

Beaufort County School District ROBERT SMALLS LEADERSHIP ACAD - Beaufort, South Carolina.

Job Details

Job ID: 5807660

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Translator

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students, their classmates, the educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately interprets spoken and signed messages without censorship for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, classmates, educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.
• Participates in educational team meetings.
• Provides interpreting for other activities during the regularly scheduled school day as needed e.g. field trips, IEP meetings.
• Prepares for interpreting by familiarizing with the physical environment and with subject‑area vocabulary and concepts.
• Remains current and knowledgeable on language expansions and trends.
• Attends in‑service activities, engages in academic coursework, or reassesses interpreting skills through the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written Test.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: high school diploma.
• Preferred: Baccalaureate degree, graduation from a recognized interpreter training program (ITP).
• Preferred: National certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 4.0+.
• Successful completion of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment including the Written Assessment.
• Fluency in English and in Sign Language.
• Adherence to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Codes of Professional Conduct.
• Current membership in the state and/or national interpreting organizations desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and telephone skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand, walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO

Principal

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]