Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Office of Student Support Programs and Services ([...]

Pasco County Schools; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This role involves facilitating interactions through sign language, oral interpreting, and real-time captioning, ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to thrive in their educational environment. The position is ideal for someone with a passion for inclusivity and experience in the deaf community. Join a team committed to empowering students and making a significant impact in their lives. If you have the skills and dedication to support diverse learners, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Benefit Eligible

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience with deaf/hard of hearing community preferred.
• Certification in interpreting or captioning is necessary for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
• Use sign language, oral interpreting, or captioning as needed.

Skills

Sign Language

Oral Interpreting

Real Time Captioning

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Educational Interpreter Evaluation (EIE)

National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Related Field

Job description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start Date: 8/7/2025

Location: Office of Student Programs and Services - Lake Myrtle Elementary School

School Related Position - SRP

196 Days Per Year

7.5 Hours Per Day

Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for facilitating communication between students who are deaf/hard of hearing and those individuals involved in the educational process through the use of sign language, oral interpreting, real time captioning, and/or other communication resources needed to accommodate hearing impaired students who are qualified to receive these services.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Educational Interpreter Evaluation (EIE) I, Quality Assurance (QA) I, or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.0 credential when serving students that require sign or oral interpreting, OR completion of approved captioning training program when serving students that require real time captioning services
3. Experience with the deaf/hard of hearing community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

1. National Interpreter Certification (NIC), Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or an educator’s certificate
2. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a deaf related field
3. Experience in a similar position

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.