Interpreter of Sign Language

Mechanicsburg Area School District; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicsburg Area School District seeks a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to support education for deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom and school environment.

The interpreter will provide sign language interpretation and transliteration between students and staff, collaborating with the IEP team to ensure effective communication and access to curriculum. This is a year-round school-position with required clearances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EIPA score at least 3.5 (70%) required per student plan.
• Criminal History, Child Abuse History, FBI clearance, Act 168 forms and I-9 required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation and/or transliteration between deaf and hard of hearing students and hearing staff and students in the educational setting.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

ASL proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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. 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).