School Sign Language Interpreter: Facilitate Deaf Learning

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 29,859 - 35,766; Full time

Job summary

A school district in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter responsible for facilitating communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The successful candidate will interpret lessons, tutor students under direction, and ensure accurate representation of educational content. Qualifications include competence in communication modalities, a minimum of Level 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of $2,940.23 per month with annual training requirements.

Qualifications

• Competence in English grammar, including syntax, spelling and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of typical language development.
• Ability to work as part of an Individualized Education Program team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the student and peers and adults.
• Tutors students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Serves as a liaison to promote positive relationships in the school.

Skills

Competence in the communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing

Strong interpersonal skills

Adequate reverse interpreting/transliterating skills

Education

Minimum of Level 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment

48 hours of college level coursework

Job description

A school district in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter responsible for facilitating communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The successful candidate will interpret lessons, tutor students under direction, and ensure accurate representation of educational content. Qualifications include competence in communication modalities, a minimum of Level 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of $2,940.23 per month with annual training requirements.