Sign Language Interpreter - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program in Suwanee, Georgia. The interpreter will serve as a liaison between the D/HH program and mainstream classrooms and interpret for all mainstream classes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years of interpreting experience, and certification such as EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NAD, with ASL/English proficiency and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of interpreting experience.
• Proficiency in ASL/English; clear, spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between D/HH Program and mainstream programs.
• Refer questions to the D/HH case manager.
• Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
• Interpret for extracurricular activities per policy.
• Participate in IEP meetings when requested.
• Support students per IEP.
• Stay current in professional interpreting through workshops and literature.
• Maintain credentials and provide evidence to LEA.
• Clarify interpreter role to all parties.
• Maintain impartiality and confidentiality per RID Code of Ethics.
• Participate in staff duties per policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL/English proficiency

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

EIPA Level 3.5+ or RID/NAD Certification

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter - Special Education

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Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications

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

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Experience Qualifications: Two 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; and ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Serve as the liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program and mainstream programs.
2. Refer regular education staff questions or inquiries concerning the D/HH student to the D/HH case manager.
3. Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students.
4. Interpret for extracurricular activities in accordance with local school policies and practices as requested by supervisor.
5. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as a member of the IEP team when requested.
6. Support the needs of students as determined by the IEP.
7. 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.
8. Perform ongoing maintenance of current credentials and providing evidence to the Local Education Agency (LEA) as requested. .
9. Clarify the role of interpreter to assist all parties concerned.
10. Maintain an impartial attitude and guard confidentiality in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics.
11. Participate in staff duties/responsibilities in accordance with local school policies and practices.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Details

Job ID: 5982351

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Student Services > Translator

Contact Information

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