Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking an Educational Interpreter to provide interpreting and support services for deaf and hearing-impaired students to facilitate communication among students, teachers, and staff.

Key requirements include certifications such as RID/NAD/EIPA and the ability to maintain confidentiality, collaborate with teachers and administrators, and model appropriate language use. The role supports conferences and tutoring as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate information effectively to students and staff.
• Interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, administrators and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and support services for deaf and hearing-impaired students.
• Assist with conferences for students, parents, and teachers as per district policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and records.
• Work with administrators, teachers, and support personnel.
• Model appropriate language use (oral, written, signed).
• Provide tutoring or note-taking when interpreting is not needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

G-QAS Level III or higher (interpreting)

RID/ NAD / EIPA certifications

Tools

Sign language interpretation

Job description

Fulton County Schools is seeking an Educational Interpreter to provide interpreting and support services for deaf and hearing-impaired students to facilitate communication among students, teachers, and staff.

Key requirements include certifications such as RID/NAD/EIPA and the ability to maintain confidentiality, collaborate with teachers and administrators, and model appropriate language use. The role supports conferences and tutoring as needed.