Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Johnston County Public Schools; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 34,824; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a full-time Educational Sign Language Interpreter to enhance communication for deaf or hard of hearing students. This role requires collaboration with educators and maintaining effective relationships. Candidates should have an AA degree and relevant interpreting experience, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include facilitating academic communication and participating in the IEP process, ensuring a positive educational environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum EIPA score of 3.3 for educational interpreters.
• Must complete 20 hours of professional learning related to interpreting annually.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Collaborate with the educational team to develop instructional opportunities.
• Participate in the IEP team for input towards interpreting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of educational practices

Commitment to professional development

Interpreting experience

Education

AA degree in interpreting or related field

Job description

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Johnston County Public Schools Exceptional Children Services - Smithfield, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 3844314

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 02, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position: Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Location: CIA/Exceptional Children

Salary: Grade 66 ($2902/month)

Term of Employment: 10 Months

Reports To: Executive Director of Exceptional Children

Job Goal: The primary function of the educational sign language interpreter is to facilitate academic and functional communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and work closely with the exceptional children’s director, principals, EC teachers and other school based staff to improve the academic achievement of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the Exceptional Children’s Program.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively as a member of the educational team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with students and staff.
• Knowledge of basic aspects of children’s educational, physical, social and emotional development.
• Knowledge of basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as part of an educational team.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development specific to interpreting.
• Minimum 1 year of interpreting experience preferred.
• Must have a minimum Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of a 3.3 for educational interpreters. To maintain employment, the educational interpreter/transliterator must meet the requirements of a EIPA score of 3.5 within three years of employment.
• Must complete 20 hours of professional learning related to interpreting/transliterating annually and hold at least an AA degree in interpreting or a related field.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Match the individual student’s language needs/mode of communication.
• Collaborate with the educational team to develop instructional opportunities.
• As needed, participate as a member of the IEP team for the student(s) served, in order to provide input towards interpreting and be knowledgeable of IEP additions/changes.
• Assist/support the EC Director and DHH teachers with providing in-service to staff/administration in order to establish clear expectations and goals regarding the role of the interpreter.
• Prepare for interpreting by becoming familiar with course information, technical language and teaching styles.
• Adhere to school district performance standards, policies, practices and regulations.
• Participate in interpreting specific professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, administrators, community members, and others.

Deadline: Until Filled.

Disclaimers: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Jill McKenna , Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Children
• Exceptional Children's Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]