Educational Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)

TrulyHired; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational ASL Interpreter role at TrulyHired places you in a school setting in New Hampshire, providing sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation to deaf or hard-of-hearing students within an inclusive environment.

You will support communication across classrooms, staff, and peers, ensuring access to curriculum and activities while adhering to RID/FERPA guidelines and codes of conduct. Prior K-12 experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Certification as Educational Interpreter (NH).
• EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NAD certification preferred.
• ITP or Associate's/Bachelor's in a related field.
• Deep understanding of Deaf Culture and diverse communication modes.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting for students in classrooms, assemblies, field trips and meetings.
• Interpret complex academic vocabulary and concepts in advance when needed.
• Collaborate with IEP team to discuss communication plan and access needs.
• Adhere to RID Code of Professional Conduct and FERPA confidentiality.
• Monitor environment for optimal visual access during interpretation.
• Support IEP goals related to communication and language development.

Skills

ASL/Deaf culture

IEP collaboration

Education

NH Dept. of Education Educational Interpreter certification

ITP or AA/BA in related field

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Educational ASL Interpreter is responsible for providing high-quality American Sign Language interpreting services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing within the inclusive school environment. This role facilitates communication between students, staff, and peers to ensure equal access to all academic instruction, social interactions, and school-related activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpreting Services: Provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting for students in classrooms, assemblies, field trips, and meetings.
• Academic Support: Interpret complex academic vocabulary and concepts accurately, preparing for specialized subjects in advance to ensure the student receives the full curriculum.
• Collaboration: Participate as an active member of the IEP team to discuss the student's communication plan and access needs.
• Professional Conduct: Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and maintain strict student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
• Environmental Awareness: Monitor the physical and acoustic environment to ensure optimal positioning for the student's visual access to the interpreter and the speaker.
• IEP Implementation: Maintain awareness of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals related to communication and language development.

Qualifications

• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for a New Hampshire Department of Education certification as an Educational Interpreter.
• Assessment: Achievement of a 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or valid RID/NAD certification is preferred.
• Education: Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of Deaf Culture and various communication modes (ASL, PSE, etc.) as specified by student needs.
• Experience: Previous experience in a K-12 setting is highly desirable, particularly with middle or high school populations.