Sign Language Interpreter - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Lawrenceville (GA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a qualified Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program at Jackson Elementary in Lawrenceville, GA. The role involves interpreting in classrooms, IEP meetings, and extracurricular activities, ensuring clear communication between D/HH students and staff.

The ideal candidate holds an EIPA level 3.5+ or RID/NAD certification, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and at least two years of interpreting experience.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• 2 years of interpreting experience required.
• EIPA Level 3.5+ or RID/NAD certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program and mainstream programs.
• Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
• Interpret for extracurricular activities as requested.
• Participate in IEP meetings when requested.
• Maintain credentials and provide evidence to the LEA as requested.
• Clarify the role of interpreter to assist all parties concerned.

Conhecimentos

ASL/English proficiency

Sign-to-voice-to-sign translation

Written and verbal communication

Collaborate with colleagues

Represent GCPS

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)- Level 3.5 or higher, or 2 Required or
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Certification Required

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 2 years of interpreting experience Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)/English
• Ability to articulate an equivalent message from sign to voice to sign
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program and mainstream programs.
• Refer regular education staff questions or inquiries concerning the D/HH student to the D/HH case manager.
• Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
• Interpret for extracurricular activities in accordance with local school policies and practices as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as a member of the IEP team when requested.
• Support the needs of students as determined by the IEP.
• Remain current in field of educational interpreting through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.
• Perform ongoing maintenance of current credentials and providing evidence to the Local Education Agency (LEA) as requested. .
• Clarify the role of interpreter to assist all parties concerned.
• Maintain an impartial attitude and guard confidentiality in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics.
• Participate in staff duties/responsibilities in accordance with local school policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Sign Language Interpreter - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools Jackson Elementary - Lawrenceville, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5982349
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)- Level 3.5 or higher, or 2 Required or
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Certification Required

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 2 years of interpreting experience Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)/English
• Ability to articulate an equivalent message from sign to voice to sign
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program and mainstream programs.
• Refer regular education staff questions or inquiries concerning the D/HH student to the D/HH case manager.
• Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
• Interpret for extracurricular activities in accordance with local school policies and practices as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as a member of the IEP team when requested.
• Support the needs of students as determined by the IEP.
• Remain current in field of educational interpreting through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.
• Perform ongoing maintenance of current credentials and providing evidence to the Local Education Agency (LEA) as requested. .
• Clarify the role of interpreter to assist all parties concerned.
• Maintain an impartial attitude and guard confidentiality in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics.
• Participate in staff duties/responsibilities in accordance with local school policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign

Special Education > General Special Education

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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