Full-Time School Sign Language Interpreter – Athens

Eleutheria; Athens (GA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time Sign Language Interpreter for a school setting in Athens, GA. You will provide real-time interpretation between spoken English and sign language to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students, enabling equal access to instruction and activities.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and special education staff, maintaining FERPA-compliant confidentiality, and contributing to IEP implementations.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• EIPA 3.5 or higher or RID certification.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and educational interpreting practices.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.

Aufgaben

• Provide sign language interpreting services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in classroom settings and school-related activities.
• Interpret spoken English into sign language and sign language into spoken English in real time.
• Support student understanding of instructional content while maintaining the integrity of teacher communication.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to support student success.
• Assist in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Adapt interpreting style to meet individual student communication needs.
• Participate in meetings, professional learning, and training as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

EIPA 3.5 or higher

RID certification

Deaf culture knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time Sign Language Interpreter for a school setting in Athens, GA. You will provide real-time interpretation between spoken English and sign language to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students, enabling equal access to instruction and activities.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and special education staff, maintaining FERPA-compliant confidentiality, and contributing to IEP implementations.