Itinerant ASL Interpreter for Deaf Education

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking an interpreter to support hearing-impaired students in diverse classroom settings. The role involves orientation, tutoring, and collaboration with teachers to implement IEPs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an interpreter preparation program, proficiency in ASL or Signed English, and licensure by the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Translators. 182 duty days per year; salary follows Madison County Schools schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an interpreter preparation program or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Signed English at a normal conversational rate.
• Licensed or permitted by the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Translators.

Responsibilities

• Orient and provide instructional assistance to hearing impaired students for group activities and lectures.
• Provide tutoring or note-taking services for hearing impaired students with teachers.
• Assist in orientations to deafness for hearing students and staff.
• Assist with implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with itinerant and classroom teachers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting communication

Collaboration with teachers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interpreter preparation program

Job description

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking an interpreter to support hearing-impaired students in diverse classroom settings. The role involves orientation, tutoring, and collaboration with teachers to implement IEPs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an interpreter preparation program, proficiency in ASL or Signed English, and licensure by the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Translators. 182 duty days per year; salary follows Madison County Schools schedule.