K-12 Sign Language Interpreter - Empower Deaf Students

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a qualified sign language interpreter to support deaf students and staff. You will interpret classroom content, meetings, assemblies, and extracurricular activities to ensure clear communication.

The role requires a valid EIPA level 3.5 or higher and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associate degree or higher; ongoing professional development is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Passing EIPA Written Test; Level 3.5 on EIPA Performance Test or state/national certification equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret all content for deaf or hard-of-hearing students, K-12, per IEP.
• Interpret for IEP meetings, parent conferences and Deaf staff.
• Interpret assemblies, performances, announcements, and other daytime activities.
• Interpret tutoring, club meetings, disciplinary actions, and field trips.
• Interpret interactions with administrators, guidance counselors, staff.
• Prepare for assignments to ensure accurate representation.
• Mentor newly hired interpreters and students in training.
• Promote cultural understanding and serve as language role model.
• Continue professional development to maintain state or national qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication

Independence

Classroom procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EIPA Level 3.5 certified

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a qualified sign language interpreter to support deaf students and staff. You will interpret classroom content, meetings, assemblies, and extracurricular activities to ensure clear communication.

The role requires a valid EIPA level 3.5 or higher and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associate degree or higher; ongoing professional development is expected.