Impactful Sign Language Interpreter for Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program in Suwanee, Georgia. The interpreter will serve as a liaison between the D/HH program and mainstream classrooms and interpret for all mainstream classes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years of interpreting experience, and certification such as EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NAD, with ASL/English proficiency and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of interpreting experience.
• Proficiency in ASL/English; clear, spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between D/HH Program and mainstream programs.
• Refer questions to the D/HH case manager.
• Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
• Interpret for extracurricular activities per policy.
• Participate in IEP meetings when requested.
• Support students per IEP.
• Stay current in professional interpreting through workshops and literature.
• Maintain credentials and provide evidence to LEA.
• Clarify interpreter role to all parties.
• Maintain impartiality and confidentiality per RID Code of Ethics.
• Participate in staff duties per policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL/English proficiency

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

EIPA Level 3.5+ or RID/NAD Certification

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program in Suwanee, Georgia. The interpreter will serve as a liaison between the D/HH program and mainstream classrooms and interpret for all mainstream classes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years of interpreting experience, and certification such as EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NAD, with ASL/English proficiency and strong communication.