School-Based Sign Language Interpreter

State of North Carolina - Eastern NC School for the Deaf; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Eastern NC School for the Deaf seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide receptive and expressive interpretation for students, staff, parents, and the school community. You will interpret at school meetings, support Deaf Administrators and Department Heads, and interpret in classrooms for mainstreamed students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an interpreter training program and two years of professional interpreting experience; licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an interpreter training program from an accredited institution with two years of professional interpreting experience.
• Licensure as required by the governing board (GS 90D) where applicable.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may apply per policy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for school meetings including IEPs, staffing, and health meetings to ensure access to information.
• Provide sign language interpretation for Deaf Administrators and Department Heads daily.
• Interpret in classrooms for mainstreamed students and share sign language orientation with new employees.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

Communication with staff/parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in interpreter training

Two years professional interpreting experience

Job description

State of North Carolina - Eastern NC School for the Deaf seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide receptive and expressive interpretation for students, staff, parents, and the school community. You will interpret at school meetings, support Deaf Administrators and Department Heads, and interpret in classrooms for mainstreamed students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an interpreter training program and two years of professional interpreting experience; licensure requirements apply.