Sign Language Interpreter

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is looking for a Sign Language Interpreter to assist deaf and hard of hearing students in academic and non-academic settings. The role requires interpreting classroom instructions into sign language, ensuring effective communication.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have current national certification from RID or EIPA level 3.5 or higher. No prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in a relevant field.
• Certification needs from RID or EIPA 3.5 level or higher.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets classroom speech into sign language for students.
• Assists students in academic and nonacademic activities.
• Implements instructional programs under teacher supervision.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

Bachelor Degree in job related field

Tools

Current national certification from RID

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment level 3.5 or higher

Job description

Position Title

Sign Language Interpreter

Salary

Georgia Salary Schedule

Work Days

190

Location

To be announced

Reports To

Principal

Primary Function

Interprets the speech and language of the classroom into sign language and/or oral lip reading for the students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field
• Certification/License: Current national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or current Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 3.5 or higher.
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Assists deaf and hard of hearing students in academic and nonacademic activities, individually or in groups as well as deaf or hard of hearing staff and parents for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
3. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional/behavioral programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic and life skill success through a defined course of study.
4. Interprets at various meetings as may be requested (e.g., IEP, teacher/parent conference, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.
5. Interprets or transliterates all language necessary for student's education for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.
6. Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a quiet, safe, and positive learning environment.
7. Participates in meetings for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to serving the general goals of education to the deaf or hard of hearing.
8. Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities for the purpose of ensuring a clear understanding and interpretation.
9. Provides support to the deaf or hard of hearing student for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or reinforcing classroom objectives.
10. Tutors deaf or hard of hearing students in a variety of subjects for the purpose of supplementing daily classroom learning and promoting student success.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.