SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 24,590 - 30,541; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in the United States is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to provide necessary interpretation and translation services for hearing impaired students. The role requires a high school diploma, NC license, and proficiency in sign language, with a salary range of $17.85 to $22.17 per hour. The interpreter will be responsible for maintaining professional standards, collaborating with educational staff, and supporting students during class and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and extensive knowledge and training in sign language.
• 48 Semester hours towards an Associate’s degree or must take and pass Work Keys Test.
• NC License from the NC Interpreter/Transliterator Licensing Board.
• EIPA score requirement of a 3.3‑3.5.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent interpretation and translation for hearing impaired students.
• Follow the Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters.
• Maintain an impartial attitude during all interpreting situations.
• Collaborate with the student’s EC Case Manager to ensure needs are met.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

48 Semester hours towards an Associate’s degree

NC License from the NC Interpreter/Transliterator Licensing Board

EIPA score requirement 3.3-3.5

Job description

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Job ID: 5636868

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Sign Language Interpreter

Reports to: Exceptional Children’s Director or Designee

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma and extensive knowledge and training in sign language
• 48 Semester hours towards an Associate’s degree or must take and pass Work Keys Test
• NC License from the NC Interpreter/Transliterator Licensing Board
• EIPA score requirement of a 3.3‑3.5

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Adheres to professional practice standards in service delivery and conversational and mannerisms
• Seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills
• Transliterate and interpret for hearing impaired students in the classroom as specified by the individualized education program (IEP) and their language needs/mode of communication
• Collaborate with the student’s EC Case Manager to ensure needs are being met
• Transliterate and interpret for IEP meetings
• Transliterate and interpret for extra‑curricular activities outside of the school day as assigned
• Assist the TOD in providing training to school‑based staff to better support assigned student
• 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 and staff about the correct use of an interpreter
• 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. Interpreters should become familiar with the vocabulary, concepts, and sign/cues prior to class presentations
• Assist in promoting positive feelings between hearing impaired students, school personnel and other students by establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships
• Maintain a continuous dialogue with TOD and direct supervisor
• During the class time when interpreting/transliterating services are not utilized, the I/T shall engage in reading educational materials to support their work
• If the assigned student is absent, the I/T shall report the absence to their direct supervisor or designee. If needed, during this time, the I/T will be assigned other duties as directed by the EC Director or Designee

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 Lemley, Director of Talent Acquisition
• 500 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]