Educational Sign Language Interpreter (IEP & Meetings)

Eastern NC School for the Deaf; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Eastern NC School for the Deaf seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide receptive and expressive interpretation for students, staff, parents, and the school community. The role supports accessibility during meetings, IEPs, and daily classroom activities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and relevant interpreting experience; licensure may be required. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a focus on inclusive education in a governmental school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program from an accredited institution and two years of professional interpreting experience in a community, business, or government program, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for school meetings with school personnel, students, parents, and external participants to ensure access to information.
• Interpret in the classroom for mainstreamed students as needed.
• Share teaching responsibilities of sign language orientation to new employees without sign language knowledge.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Meetings interpretation

ASL proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in an interpreter training program

Job description

Eastern NC School for the Deaf seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide receptive and expressive interpretation for students, staff, parents, and the school community. The role supports accessibility during meetings, IEPs, and daily classroom activities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and relevant interpreting experience; licensure may be required. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a focus on inclusive education in a governmental school