Interpreter of Sign Language

Mechanicsburg Area School District; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicsburg Area School District in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter effective immediately to support deaf and hard of hearing students within the educational setting. The interpreter will provide sign language interpretation and transliteration as needed during classes and school activities.

As a member of the IEP Team, you will ensure accurate communication between students, staff and families, supporting accessibility throughout the school day and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have EIPA score at least 3.5 (70%) at mode and level per student’s communication plan and IEP.
• Or be registered with the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation and/or transliteration in educational settings.
• Serve as a member of the IEP Team for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Facilitate communication between students, staff and families to ensure accessibility.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

IEP team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EIPA score 3.5 (70%)

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing registration

Job description

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter, effective immediately. This is a full-time, during the school year position.

JOB SUMMARY:

An Interpreter is a member of the IEP Team, whose primary function is to provide sign language interpretation and/or transliteration in the educational environment between the deaf and hard of hearing students and hearing staff and students.

QUALIFICATION:

High School Diploma or GED. Must have a score of at least 3.5 (70%) on the Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment (EIPA) at the mode and level of communication as dictated by the student's communication plan and IEP or registered with the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / REQUIREMENTS:

Any individual who is to be considered for employment must provide school district officials with a valid Criminal History Record Clearance form, a valid Child Abuse History Clearance form, FBI Clearance, Act 168 form(s), and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) form.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Mechanicsburg Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, and ADA.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources at 600 S. Norway Street, 2nd Floor, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717-691-4500).