Part-Time Educational Interpreter

Beaufort County School District; Mink Point Plantation (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District is seeking an Educational Interpreter to provide interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, their classmates, and educational staff within the school setting.

The role requires fluency in English and Sign Language, National/State certification (EIPA 3.5+ preferred), and commitment to ongoing professional development. Expect participation in meetings and flexible interpretation across the school day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• EIPA level 3.5 or higher required.
• EIPA Written Assessment completed.
• Must sign the NAS/Education Code of Ethics acknowledgement.
• Minimum 80 hours of continuing education every four years.
• Fluency in English and in Sign Language.
• Preferred: Membership in state and/or national interpreting organizations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken and signed messages accurately for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff.
• Participate in educational team meetings.
• Provide interpreting during the school day for activities (field trips, IEP meetings, etc.).
• Prepare for interpreting by learning subject-area vocabulary and environmental context.
• Stay current on language expansions and trends.
• Attend in-service activities and pursue ongoing interpreting training.

Skills

Sign Language

English Fluency

Interpreting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

EIPA 3.5+

EIPA Written Assessment

ITP degree preferred

Ethics training

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students, their classmates, the educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately interprets spoken and signed messages without censorship for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, classmates, educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.
• Participates in educational team meetings.
• Provides interpreting for other activities during the regularly scheduled school day as needed (i.e. field trips, IEP meetings, etc.).
• Prepares for interpreting by familiarization with the physical environment and with subject‑area vocabulary and concepts.
• Remains current and knowledgeable on language expansions and trends.
• Attends in-service activities, engages in academic coursework, or reassesses interpreting skills through the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written Test.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Chief Student Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma (Preferred: Baccalaureate degree, graduation from a recognized interpreter training program (ITP).
• Required: Documentation of National certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 3.5 or higher.
• Required: Documentation of Successful completion of the EIPA Written Assessment.
• Required: A sworn statement that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to abide by the National Association of Interpreters in Education Code of Ethics.
• Required: A minimum of 80 hours of continuing education credits every four (4) years.
• Fluency in English and in Sign Language
• Preferred: Current membership in the state and/or national interpreting organizations.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and telephone skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO

Principal

DAYS PER YEAR

180

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

To Be Determined

EMPLOYEE GROUP

Classified

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents. 2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents. 3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s). Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________ Employee's Signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER