Educational Interpreter (ASL)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 508,851 - 880,423; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking an Educational Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. This role includes delivering interpretation for academic and extracurricular activities, ensuring equal access to materials, and supporting students' educational needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening certification and knowledge of deaf culture. This position is full-time, offering a salary range of $45,596 - $78,891, with a 181-day contract.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level I certification or EIPA certification required.
• Proficiency in communication, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communications for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
• Deliver interpretation of audio-visual information.
• Support equal access to interpreted materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in technology

Knowledge of deaf culture

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia Quality Assurance Screening certification

National interpreter certification

Job description

Summary

Facilitates communications for deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students during the school day, for academic and extracurricular activities; delivers the interpretation of audio‑visual information in alignment with Individual Educational Plan (IEP) documents and in service to school needs; utilizes a variety of visual tools to meet student needs and support equal access to interpreted materials; participates in school functions and activities such as field trips and extracurricular activities; collaborates and provides technical assistance to school‑based administrators, teachers, students, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Hold a Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level I certification and/or an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification.
• Knowledge of the Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID) code of ethics and/or the Testing, Evaluation, and Certification Unit (TECUnit) code of conduct.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, practices, procedures, and programs related to deaf culture.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to apply knowledge to the needs and requirements of a public school system.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.
• Ability to provide guidance and maintain confidentiality, at all times.
• Ability to participate in professional development activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in an appropriate professional development training program.
• Qualification as an educational interpreter as determined by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Hold a national interpreter and/or transliterator certification.

Salary Range

$45,596 - $78,891

Salary Grade

Unified Scale‑Schedule A/Grade 014/015

Office

Chief Academic Office / Special Services / Special Education

Contract Length

181-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Special Services