Educational Interpreter/Transliterator II (Hearing Impaired)

Exceptional Children Department; Hamlet (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hamlet, North Carolina is seeking an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator II for deaf or hard of hearing students. This full-time role requires facilitating communication in classroom settings, providing feedback to educators, and tutoring students. Candidates should possess mastery in interpreting skills, English grammar, and at least three years of relevant experience in education. An associate degree in Educational Interpreting and proficiency on relevant assessments are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in educational setting.
• A score of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment.
• Training in interpreting approved by the local education agency.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication in classroom and activities.
• Tutor students under teacher's direction.
• Provide feedback to teachers.
• Teach basic sign language to students or staff as needed.

Skills

Communication modality mastery

English grammar skills

Interpersonal skills

Language development knowledge

Expressive interpreting skills

Cooperative team skills

Education

AA degree in Educational Interpreting

Job description

Richmond County Schools Exceptional Children Department - Hamlet, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Richmond County School District

Educational Interpreter/Transliterator II (Hearing Impaired)

Job ID: 5454880

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 02, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER/TRANSLITERATOR II (HEARING IMPAIRED)

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Children

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class is responsible for transliterating/interpreting in the classroom or at school-related activities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Daily directions are provided by the general education teacher and/or the teacher of the deaf. The employee consults with the teachers when problems arise. Errors can seriously inhibit the progress of student learning. Limited supervision is provided.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Facilitates communication between the student and his peers and the student and adults in the school environment.
• Studies the content of the lessons prior to class to ensure accurate representation of the lesson.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing under the direction of the teacher.
• Provides feedback to teachers upon request.
• Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.
• May teach beginning or intermediate sign language to students or staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Mastery of the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Mastery of English grammar, including syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
• Basic knowledge of typical language development.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to students and adults.
• Basic knowledge of subjects being interpreted.
• Understanding of deafness and its impact on language development.
• Skill in expressive transliterating/interpreting at a rate commensurate with conversational speech and advanced level class lectures.
• Skill in reverse transliterating/interpreting while maintaining the integrity of the message.
• Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A score of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) and an AA degree in Educational Interpreting from an accredited program or a related field, and a minimum of three years of experience in an educational setting; or for Cued Language Transliterators, an AA degree in Educational Interpreting or a related field, and a score of level 2 on the Cued Speech Transliterator Training, Evaluation, and Certification Unit (TECUnit). Persons serving as an Educational Interpreter II must annually complete 20 hours of training related to interpreting that has been approved by the local education agency.

This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such it is not intended to contain all the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

*All employees are to adhere to ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website here: Board Policies. Employment will require an extensive background check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dana Mintmier , Director of Exceptional Children
• Exceptional Children Department
• Phone: [phone] ext. 1239
• Email: [e-mail]

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