Educational Interpreter III — Sign & Voice Specialist

E C GLASS HIGH SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Interpreter III at E. C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia, supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students by providing sign and spoken communication, adapting language to students’ comprehension, and coordinating with teachers.

The role includes training other interpreters, assisting with extracurriculars, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate interpretation across lessons, field trips, and school activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a VQAS Level III certification.
• Knowledge of IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 and how they affect deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communication link and language model for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Use voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice skills to help students participate in regular education.
• Adjust language to meet student comprehension.
• Provide tutorial assistance to ensure understanding of material.
• Assist teachers and staff on interpreter use and amplification systems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding educational information.
• Encourage independence and manage the interpreter-student relationship.
• Preview lessons to ensure knowledge of signs.
• Assist with extracurricular activities and field trips.
• Provide training for other Educational Interpreters.
• Support after-school programs and events.
• Perform other duties as directed by administration.

Education

VQAS Level III certification

Job description

Educational Interpreter III at E. C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia, supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students by providing sign and spoken communication, adapting language to students’ comprehension, and coordinating with teachers.

The role includes training other interpreters, assisting with extracurriculars, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate interpretation across lessons, field trips, and school activities.