Sign Language Interpreter for Inclusive Education

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools seeks an Interpreter/Translator Aide to provide interpretations for deaf or hard-of-hearing students using ASL, signed exact English, oral interpreting, or cued speech as appropriate.

Reporting to the Principal and assigned Teacher, the role requires training in speech pathology and NRID membership, with collaboration across staff and families to support IEP goals and classroom inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have training in speech pathology or communication disorders.
• Must be a member in good standing of the National Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf.

Responsibilities

• Interprets or transliterates messages from auditory to visual system so the student can understand, using ASL, signing exact English, oral interpreting or cued speech.
• Interprets or transliterates messages from a visual system to spoken English.
• Determines the student’s most appropriate mode of communication and delivers messages in that mode.
• Collaborates with teachers on language assessment and development for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Familiar with hearing aids and auditory training systems.
• Teaches other professionals and students the visual system used by the deaf or hard-of-hearing student.
• Maintains professional health and conducts as per NRID Code of Ethics.

Skills

Behavioral plan execution

Collaboration with admin/teachers/col

Observe and assist SPED teachers

Oral and written communication

Physical and emotional stamina

Sign language/communication modes

Education

Training in speech pathology or communication disorders

NRID membership in good standing

Job description

Tuscaloosa City Schools seeks an Interpreter/Translator Aide to provide interpretations for deaf or hard-of-hearing students using ASL, signed exact English, oral interpreting, or cued speech as appropriate.

Reporting to the Principal and assigned Teacher, the role requires training in speech pathology and NRID membership, with collaboration across staff and families to support IEP goals and classroom inclusion.