Special Education Hearing Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (American Sign Language)

EAST JEFFERSON HIGH; Metairie (LA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

East Jefferson High School in Metairie, LA is seeking a Special Education Hearing Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing to support D/HH students in the general curriculum.

Responsibilities include interpreting lessons, meetings, and IEP discussions, using Total Communication, and preparing materials to support individualized instruction. Requires BESE Ancillary Qualified Certificate and EIPA or Cued Speech proficiency; strong ethics and reliability are essential.

Formación

• Requires 48 college hours and BESE Ancillary Qualified Certificate.
• Must know Total Communication and sign language interpretation.
• EIPA 3.0 videotaped or Basic Cued Speech proficiency required.
• Continuing education: 18 contact hours per year average.
• Desirable: EIPA 3.5.

Responsabilidades

• Interprets lessons for students and interprets messages for teachers and students.
• Interprets for faculty, meetings and IEP meetings for D/HH students.
• Maintains materials and develops signs; teaches signs to students.
• Follows ethics and school policies; supports classroom instruction.
• Assists with scheduling, attendance, and related duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Total Communication

ASL interpretation

Interpreting for IEP meetings

Interpreting lessons

Ethics knowledge

Educación

48 hours of college

Ancillary Qualified Certificate (BESE)

Herramientas

EIPA (3.0 or higher)

Basic Cued Speech Proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Special Education Hearing Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (American Sign Language)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4701779
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Scope of Responsibility: Provides a visual and spoken representation of both source and target language in order that D/HH students have access to the general educational curriculum and meet the goals set forth by state and parish guidelines

PERFORMANCE RESPPONSIBILITIES /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. INSTRUCTIONAL

• Interprets lessons for students
• Interprets messages/interactions for teachers and students
• Follows Code of Ethics from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
• Interprets for faculty and teacher meetings and at IEP meetings for assigned D/HH students.
• Works with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce skills/concepts
• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teachers
• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences
• Plans, implements, and modifies interpreting strategies as needed.
• Reviews signs associated with lesson; responsibly develops and enters signs on computer; submits typed signs to the teacher weekly; teaches those developed signs to student as well as others

2. NONINSTRUCTIONAL

• Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and School Board
• Attends faculty meetings when requested
• Attends and participates in paraeducator workshops
• Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any student schedule changes
• Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports
• Corrects objective tests and written assignments
• Accompanies students to office, first aid room, and restroom
• Maintains discipline standards according to regulation of the school system and the assigned teacher
• Performs all other related duties assigned by the principal

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have 48 hours of college
• Hold the Ancillary Qualified Certificate issued by BESE
• Must know and be able to use Total Communication skills. Communications must be commensurate with age and skill of listener. Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor
• Shows documentation of maintenance of certificate through six (6) semester credits fo continuing professional education or the equivalent contact hours (90) during the five years preceding application for renewal of certificate. This is an average of eighteen (18) contact hours per year.
• Has passed the videotaped version of the EIPA at a level of 3.0 or has passed the Basic Cued Speech Proficiency Rating at a level of Proficient.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Hold an EIPA at a level of 3.5

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting is a required part of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
• Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Thomas Chaze , Principal
• EAST JEFFERSON HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]