Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

About the role

Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Educational Interpreter for the Deaf facilitates communication and assists teachers in the classroom. The Educational Interpreter for the Deaf works independently to provide services to students with hearing impairments within the school and home environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies, and student comments in all school-related settings.
• Interpret communications between hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing students, parents, and/or staff members in the classroom, at conferences, IEP meetings, and other school activities.
• Assist certificated and classified staff to implement programs for students with hearing impairments.
• Work as a resource specialist with hearing-impaired students and their teachers to develop language, articulation, and academic skills within the school and home environment.
• Supervise students.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following within one calendar year of employment:
  • Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0 and the EIPA written test with a passing score; OR
  • Hold National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the EIPA written test with a passing score.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience as an interpreter in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $30.18 - $36.72 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Schedule

This position is 35 hours per week, following the school-year schedule.

Regular and reliable attendance is required to ensure consistency for students and support a positive, productive learning environment.