High School Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Interpreter

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is hiring an Interpreter (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) at Fort Myers High School in Fort Myers, Florida. The position requires supporting hearing-impaired students in classrooms, interpreting lessons, and coordinating with teachers and staff.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, and either two years of higher education or an associate’s degree, plus Florida Registered Interpreter certification or enrollment in certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of higher education or associate’s degree or equivalent demonstrated ability.
• Florida Registered Interpreter certification or enrollment in certification program.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree and one year experience interpreting for the deaf.

Responsibilities

• Attend classes with hearing impaired students and interpret classroom instruction.
• Facilitate communication among students, teachers, and peers.
• Adapt classroom materials by signing or using visual materials.
• Set up physical communication environments with teachers.
• Operate and teach others to use specialized deaf/hard of hearing equipment.
• Provide voice-to-sign interpretation and sign-to-voice interpretation as needed.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Communication skills

Deaf culture knowledge

Privacy regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Florida Registered Interpreter certification

Job description

The School District of Lee County is hiring an Interpreter (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) at Fort Myers High School in Fort Myers, Florida. The position requires supporting hearing-impaired students in classrooms, interpreting lessons, and coordinating with teachers and staff.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, and either two years of higher education or an associate’s degree, plus Florida Registered Interpreter certification or enrollment in certification.