Educational Interpreter: Deaf Education Specialist

Bucks IU; Doylestown (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks IU in the United States is seeking an Educational Interpreter to support the education process for students who are deaf and hard of hearing by facilitating accurate communication between students, teachers, hearing peers and school personnel.

The interpreter will serve as a member of the student’s educational team, voicing for the student and interpreting lectures, discussions, tests, films and activities, with a goal of meeting each student’s communication needs.

Qualifications

• BA or Associate’s Degree in Educational Interpreting.
• 3.5 EIPA score or RID certification required.

Responsibilities

• Voice for the student as needed during lessons and activities.
• Interpret/transliterate lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies and activities for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
• Provide tutoring to expand background knowledge, language and vocabulary.
• Collaborate with TOD and school staff; participate in educational team meetings.
• Lead staff orientations on hearing loss and interpreter use.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to meet state requirements for professional development.
• Promote self-advocacy by helping the student understand interpreting needs.

Skills

Nonverbal communication

Reverse interpreting

Sign language vocabulary

English grammar & spelling

Code of Ethics

Team collaboration

Education

BA or Associate’s Degree in Educational Interpreting

EIPA 3.5+ OR RID certification

Job description

Bucks IU in the United States is seeking an Educational Interpreter to support the education process for students who are deaf and hard of hearing by facilitating accurate communication between students, teachers, hearing peers and school personnel.

The interpreter will serve as a member of the student’s educational team, voicing for the student and interpreting lectures, discussions, tests, films and activities, with a goal of meeting each student’s communication needs.