School Sign Language Interpreter: Empower Deaf Students

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Charlotte, NC seeks a sign language interpreter to bridge communication between Deaf or hard-of-hearing students and school staff. The interpreter transliterates between English and ASL or cued speech within educational settings.

Responsibilities include accurate interpretation, maintaining appropriate signing space, facilitating participation in classroom and events, participating in IEP processes, and upholding the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

• Transliterate between English and American Sign Language or cued speech.
• Follow ethical standards as per interpreter guidelines.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interprets accurately from English to ASL or other signing systems for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Presents messages clearly and uses appropriate signing space and non-manual markers.
• Facilitates participation in school events and classroom activities.
• Assesses students' language and signing style to determine best interpretation mode.
• Complies with laws pertaining to deaf education and interpreters.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

English-ASL interpretation

Educational setting communication

Cued speech knowledge

Job description

TrulyHired in Charlotte, NC seeks a sign language interpreter to bridge communication between Deaf or hard-of-hearing students and school staff. The interpreter transliterates between English and ASL or cued speech within educational settings.

Responsibilities include accurate interpretation, maintaining appropriate signing space, facilitating participation in classroom and events, participating in IEP processes, and upholding the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics.