Educational Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) - Full-Time

Young World Physical Education; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Mount Airy, North Carolina is hiring a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Responsibilities include facilitating communication in classroom activities and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have proficiency in American Sign Language, an associate degree in Educational Interpreting, and be licensed through the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board. Opportunities for professional development are provided, and a supportive educational environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum score of 3.3 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) required.
• Ability to interpret expressively and receptively at a rate commensurate with conversational speech.

Responsibilities

• Provides interpreting and transliterating services for deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Facilitates communication between students and staff.
• Interprets classroom lectures and activities.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Interpreting techniques

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Educational Interpreting or related field

Job description

Young World Physical Education in Mount Airy, North Carolina is hiring a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Responsibilities include facilitating communication in classroom activities and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have proficiency in American Sign Language, an associate degree in Educational Interpreting, and be licensed through the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board. Opportunities for professional development are provided, and a supportive educational environment is emphasized.