Interpreter

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a qualified sign language interpreter to support deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students across the district. The role covers K‑12 content and IEP‑driven needs.

You will interpret for IEP meetings, parent conferences, Deaf staff, assemblies, performances, field trips and other activities, while mentoring new interpreters and promoting cultural understanding. A valid driver's license and VA/ national certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Written Test required.
• Minimum Level 3.5 on the EIPA Performance Test or equivalent state/national certification recognized by VA as equivalent to VQAS Level III.
• Equivalent certification recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing acceptable.
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students, K‑12, as per IEP.
• Interpret for IEP meetings, parent conferences and Deaf staff.
• Interpret for assemblies, performances, announcements, field trips.
• Interpret outside school day activities (tutoring, clubs, sports, PTA meetings).
• Mentor newly hired interpreters and students in training programs.
• Promote cultural understanding and serve as a resource for staff.
• Continue professional development to maintain state/national qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication

Mentoring

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EIPA Written Test

EIPA Performance Level 3.5

Cert/ qualification equivalent to VQAS Level III

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

General Responsibilities

• Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students, their hearing peers, teachers, administrators, or other personnel within the school system while adhering to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Interpret all content and special subject areas for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students, grades K-12, as deemed necessary by the students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP.)
• Interpret for IEP meetings, parent conferences and Deaf staff members (ASL teacher and assistants.)
• Interpret other activities during the school day to include assemblies, theatrical performances, announcements, musical, and field trips.
• Interpret other assignments outside the school day such as tutoring, club meetings, disciplinary actions, bus situations, sports, PTA meetings, summer school, and weekend summer and evening field trips.
• Interpret interactions of deaf students with administrators, guidance counselors, librarians, and other staff members.
• Interpret for deaf parents attending VBCPS related activities such as Special Education Advisory Committee meetings, plays, musical, college nights, parent conferences, PTA meetings, etc.
• Prepare for all interpreting assignments to ensure accurate representation of the material being presented.
• Serve as a resource for teachers, administrators, and other staff members regarding the role of the interpreter and promote cultural understanding.
• Mentor newly hired interpreters and students from Interpreter Training Programs.
• Serve as a language role model and encourage self‑advocacy and independence for deaf students.
• Continue professional development by attending workshops and classes to acquire and maintain state qualification or national certification recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as equivalent to or exceeding the VQAS Level III.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Tasks

• Interpret all content and special subject areas for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students, grades K-12, as deemed necessary by the students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP.)
• Interpret for IEP meetings, parent conferences and Deaf staff members (ASL teacher and assistants.)
• Interpret other activities during the school day to include assemblies, theatrical performances, announcements, musical, and field trips.
• Interpret other assignments outside the school day such as tutoring, club meetings, disciplinary actions, bus situations, sports, PTA meetings, summer school, and weekend summer and evening field trips.
• Interpret interactions of deaf students with administrators, guidance counselors, librarians, and other staff members.
• Interpret for deaf parents attending VBCPS related activities such as Special Education Advisory Committee meetings, plays, musical, college nights, parent conferences, PTA meetings, etc.
• Prepare for all interpreting assignments to ensure accurate representation of the material being presented.
• Serve as a resource for teachers, administrators, and other staff members regarding the role of the interpreter and promote cultural understanding.
• Mentor newly hired interpreters and students from Interpreter Training Programs.
• Serve as a language role model and encourage self‑advocacy and independence for deaf students.
• Continue professional development by attending workshops and classes to acquire and maintain state qualification or national certification recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as equivalent to or exceeding the VQAS Level III.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of sign language methods and procedures; general knowledge of classroom procedures and instruction program; ability to sign accurately and rapidly process information for extended periods; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents; ability to work independently without direct guidance or supervision.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Written Test. Minimum of a Level 3.5 on the EIPA Performance Test or any other state qualification or national certification (excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation) recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as equivalent to or exceeding the VQAS Level III.

Preferred: Associate Degree or higher.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Contractual Information

Reports To: Director/Designee

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Full-time Equivalent: 1.000

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Yr

Compensation

Hourly rate range: $22.13-$42.55

Salary ranges are reviewed based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U12, U14, U16

Benefits

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.