Interpreter (2026-2027 SY), Exceptional Student Education

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools in Georgia is seeking an Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students within the Family & Student Support division. The role requires active collaboration with teachers, DHH staff, and families to ensure accurate interpretation of class lectures, discussions, tests, and other activities.

Responsibilities include attending IEP meetings, orienting teachers about the interpreter's role, and providing accessible communication throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid RID certification or pass EIPA at level 3.5+ within five years and hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a Ga‑PSC accredited institution.
• One year experience as a freelance or school interpreter is preferred.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving standing, walking, and sitting; lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the students’ educational team and understand goals and daily objectives for students on the caseload.
• Equally facilitate communication and support the full interaction of students.
• Render message faithfully in class lectures, discussions, tests and activities.
• Attend IEP meetings.
• Sign all verbal communication and voice signed communication when appropriate.
• Work with teachers to ensure content is accessible to students.
• Orient teachers about the interpreter’s role with DHH staff.
• Instruct students, staff and parents about the role of an interpreter.

Skills

Communication

Interpreting

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

RID certification or EIPA level 3.5+

Job description

Position Title: Interpreter

Division: Family & Student Support/School

Reports To: Principal and/or Instructional Coordinator - ESE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: SS7-3 (HS Diploma); SS7-2 (Associate's); SS7-1 (Bachelor's); SS7 (Master's)

Work Days: 183

Essential Duties:

1. Be an active member of the students’ educational team and understand the educational goals and daily objectives for students on the caseload.
2. Equally facilitate communication and support the full interaction of students.
3. Render message faithfully, including class lectures, discussions, tests and other activities by conveying the content and spirit of what is being communicated, using language most readily understood by students.
4. Preview curriculum materials and/or confer with regular classroom teacher and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) teacher in order to accurately interpret information and vocabulary presented.
5. Attend IEP meetings.
6. Attend school staff meetings as directed.
7. Sign all verbal communication as well as environmental sounds when appropriate.
8. Voice all signed communication when appropriate.
9. Work with the classroom teacher to ensure that all educational content, language and visual information are accessible to the students.
10. Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as outlined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the EIPA Guidelines of Professional Conduct of Educational Interpreters.
11. Provide tutorial assistance for the (DHH) students as needed and agreed upon by the classroom teacher, DHH teacher and interpreter.
12. Facilitate communication between hearing and deaf students as appropriate.
13. Orient classroom teachers about the role and responsibility of the interpreter in conjunction with the DHH teacher.
14. In conjunction with the D/HH teachers, instruct students, staff and parents about the role of an interpreter including information about social, emotional and cultural aspects of the deaf.
15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Hold a valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at level 3.5 or higher within five years preceding the date of application and hold a bachelor's degree or higher in any field from a Ga‑PSC accredited institution, preferred.
2. One year experience as a freelance or school interpreter is preferred.
3. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
4. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
5. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
6. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
7. Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
8. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
9. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
10. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
11. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.