SUBSTITUTE Sign Language Interpreters I/II COUNTY (25-65B)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pleasants County seeks SUBSTITUTE Sign Language Interpreters I/II for the 2024-2025 school year. Ideal candidates will be fluent in ASL and hold either an Educational Sign Language Interpreter I or II certification. Responsibilities include providing accurate sign language interpretation services to foster communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and their peers or teachers. This position requires high school diploma/GED and proof of ASL competency prior to hiring.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Paraprofessional Certificate: Educational Sign Language Interpreter I or II.
• Applicant must prove competency in ASL prior to hiring.
• ASL fluency or certified interpreter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation services for students.
• Work within educational settings and assist in communication.
• Ensure language accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.

Skills

Fluent in ASL

Certified Interpreter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUBSTITUTE Sign Language Interpreters I/II COUNTY (25-65B) JobID: 38170

• Position Type: Student Support Services / Education Sign Language Interpreter I/II
• Date Posted: 3/10/2025
• Location: Pleasants County - Countywide
• Demand Available: Immediate
• Closing Date: until filled
• County: Pleasants County Schools

• Posting Number: 25-48A AND 25-65B
• Location: Countywide
• Position: SUBSTITUTE Sign Language Interpreters I/II (Certified Interpreter)
• Employment Term: 2024-2025 OR Begin 2025-2026
• Certification Required: Paraprofessional Certificate: Educational Sign Language Interpreter I or II.
• Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
• Salary: No guarantee of a certain number of days worked; Substitutes are paid per day worked.
• Job Descriptions: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/job-descriptions/183045
• Additional Qualifications: Fluent in ASL - Sign Language or Certified as an Interpreter
• Preferred: Certified Interpreter
• Applicant must prove competency in ASL prior to hiring.
• Bids Close: 3:30 PM on the due date (until filled with certified/qualified personnel)

Vacancies for service personnel positions for Pleasants County Schools are filled according to WV Code Section 18A-4-8b (a) on the basis of selecting the most qualified applicant considering the factors of seniority, qualifications, and evaluation of past service.

1. A. Current Pleasants County Schools Employees
   1. Applicants who are fulltime within the classification category of the vacancy.
   2. Preferred recall list applicants with seniority in the classification category of the vacancy.
   3. Regular employees outside the classification category of the vacancy.
   4. Preferred recall list applicants with no seniority in the classification category of the vacancy.
   5. Substitutes within the classification category of the vacancy.
   6. Substitutes outside the classification category of the vacancy.
2. B. Outside Applicants
   1. Applicants with no employment status with the Board of Education (outside applicants).

(Also, those employees who may be on a transfer list must be given consideration as automatic applicants.)