Interpreter-Transliterator III

JAMESTOWN HIGH; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City School District, Jamestown High School, in Williamsburg, VA, seeks an Interpreter-Transliterator III to facilitate communication for students with hearing impairment. This Exempt, full-time role requires strong ethical standards and collaboration with the educational team.

Starting immediately, you will interpret classroom content, maintain confidentiality, and support students with developing vocabulary and independence in class settings.

Qualifications

• Hold Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III or RI Deaf Registry cert.
• Have cued speech Level III or National Cued Speech Association cert.
• Meet VQAS minimum competency requirements per RI for ethics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate the teacher's message to convey content and spirit.
• Interpret classroom discussions, conversations, and assemblies.
• Maintain confidentiality in all assignments.
• Learn signs and cues for vocabulary prior to need.
• Confer with students to discuss new signs and vocabulary.
• Assist by directing students to teachers and encouraging note-taking.

Skills

Quality Assurance Cued Speech

Interpreting services (oral)

Effective communication with parents,,

Education

VQA Screening Level III

RI Deaf Registry certificate

Job description

Williamsburg James City School District JAMESTOWN HIGH - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

INTERPRETER-TRANSLITERATOR

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: U12

Location: Jamestown High School

Primary Function:

Serves as the facilitator of communication between the student with hearing impairment, school staff, fellow students, and others as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III or hold any Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certificate (Excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation); shall have achieved a Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Cued Speech Level III or National Cued Speech Association Cued Speech Transliterator Certificate; for providing interpreting services for students requiring oral interpreting shall have met Virginia Quality Assurance Screening’s minimum requirements for competency on the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of national and state Quality Assurance Cued Speech.
• Considerable knowledge of interpreting services, including oral interpreting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and the general public.

Performance Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate the teacher's/speaker's message, conveying the content and spirit of the speaker.
• Interpret/transliterate all classroom discussion, conversations, and school assemblies.
• Respects confidentiality in all areas of their interpreting/transliterating assignments.
• Learns signs and/or cues for special vocabulary prior to need.
• Conferences with students to discuss new signs and/or cues for special class related vocabulary.
• Fosters independence in students by:
  • Directing the student to the teacher when the student has questions.
  • Encouraging the student to get class notes and assignments without the interpreter's assistance.
• Avoids advising, counseling, or interjecting personal opinions into the interpreted/transliterated instruction or within the educational assignment.
  • As a member of the educational team, the interpreter acts only as a facilitator of information between the student and team members.
  • The interpreter acts so as not to be utilized as an instructor, tutor, or aide in the school setting.
• Strives to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Cued Speech Association.
• Attends professional workshops to stay current in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Interpreter-Transliterator III

Williamsburg James City School District JAMESTOWN HIGH - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Williamsburg-James City County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5428645
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $43,249.20 Per Year

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]