Sign Language Interpreter

About the role

Under the oversight of a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will provide sign language interpretive services to eligible deaf and hard of hearing students.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet at least one of the three requirements defined in the Tennessee Department of Education Employment Standards for Educational Interpreters
• Must be able to use a variety of signing methods (i.e. ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Signing)
• Must be able to use technology to facilitate better understanding of content by the students
• Previous experience working with deaf and hearing impaired students as an educational interpreter in a public school setting preferred
• Able and willing to take direction, work independently, and interact with students

Requirements

• Must maintain regular attendance

Qualifications

• Must be able to use a variety of signing methods (i.e. ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Signing)
• Must be able to use technology to facilitate better understanding of content by the students
• Previous experience working with deaf and hearing impaired students as an educational interpreter in a public school setting preferred
• Able and willing to take direction, work independently, and interact with students

Skills

• Ability to use a variety of signing methods (i.e. ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Signing)
• Ability to use technology to facilitate better understanding of content by the students
• Experience working with deaf and hearing impaired students as an educational interpreter in a public school setting
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with students, staff, and parents

Benefits

• Maintain regular attendance

Pay

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