Educational Sign Language Interpreter

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator in Morganton, NC, to facilitate communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students in an educational setting. This role includes providing interpreting services in classes and school functions, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with teachers and staff. Candidates should possess a degree in Educational Interpreting and have competence in English and communication modalities relevant to deaf students. Additional training and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting.
• Ability to work as part of an IEP team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expressive and voice interpreting for students in classes.
• Assist in providing in-services regarding deaf culture and interpreting.
• Serve as a liaison among students, peers, and staff.

Skills

Communication modality competence

English grammar proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of deafness

Expressive interpreting skills

Reverse interpreting skills

Team collaboration ability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Educational Interpreting

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER/TRANSLITERATOR (HEARING IMPAIRED)

Overview

The educational interpreter’s primary function is to facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, and teachers/school staff within the educational setting. Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include tutoring, participation in meetings, and being an active member of the school’s educational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expressive and voice interpreting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in general education classes (including American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, Pidgin Signed English, and/or Oral Interpreting).
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide tutoring/review services as necessary for students who are deaf or hard of hearing when it does not interfere with the task of interpreting.
• Participate in educational team activities, such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and informal staffings, providing information on communication strategies and progress related to the child’s use of the interpreter.
• Serve as a liaison between students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, staff, and faculty members.
• Assist in providing in‑services to hearing students, staff, and parents as requested by the Teacher of the Deaf regarding sign language, deafness, Deaf culture, interpreting, and consumer education.
• Provide interpreting for school functions outside the classroom, extracurricular activities, and parent meetings during regular school hours.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the student being served and other students in the school setting.

Knowledge, Skills, AND Abilities

• Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation, and working knowledge of typical language development.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and class lectures.
• Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skills while maintaining the integrity of the message.
• Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.
• EIPA score of 3.5 or a current score of 3.3 with expectations to retest and obtain a score of 3.5 by July 1, 2025.

Minimum Training and Experience

Educational interpreters must have a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. Those holding an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program must meet the same score requirement. All interpreters must annually complete 15 hours of training related to interpreting approved by the local education agency.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of North Carolina and maintenance of a safe driving record. Employees assigned to this position are designated as Category “A,” governed by Guilford County Schools Policy GA and Administrative Procedure GA‑P, “Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace,” which outlines specific drug testing requirements, procedures, and consequences of positive drug or alcohol tests or arrests for alleged violations of drug or alcohol‑related offenses.

Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate various automated office machines, including computers, typewriters, calculators, printers, and copiers. Sedentary work usually involves sitting but may involve walking or standing for periods.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions, assignments, and directions.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.