Sign Language Interpreter

Position Overview

The Educational Interpreter works in a team setting and is responsible for the deaf and hard of hearing students' (Kindergarten through age 21) accessibility to education. Perform simultaneous interpretation of spoken language and sign language for deaf and hard of hearing students (spoken English into sign language and voicing sign language into English) within the classroom and during school-related functions/activities. Provide re-teaching/tutoring and other academic and classroom support as directed. Provide academic assistance under the direction of the teacher of the deaf and/or the classroom teacher. (Oregon Guidelines, Educational Interpreting for Students Who are Deaf)

Qualifications

• Two years of college (minimum 72 credits in academic coursework), Associate's Degree or higher, or pass the Highly Qualified exam

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $27.32 - $33.60 per hour
• Shift: 7 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 181 days, 9 month Secondary

Reports To

Building Principal