2025-26 Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Support/Hourly - Position - Deaf Interpreter Grades PK-6 Job Number 0000763225 Start Date Open Date 08/05/2025 Closing Date 05/04/2026 ROLE AND PURPOSE: To provide signed communication access to spoken language and assist in the implementation of instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:High school diploma - required or equivalentCredit hours from an accredited college or university - preferredInterpreter Certification LevelBoard for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) or,Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.0 or higher Special Knowledge/Skills:RID Code of EthicsFluent in a Sign System i.e. ASL, SEE, CASE, PSE/PidginMust possess strong organizational skills, customer service, telephone etiquette, administration support and positive interpersonal skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills**Required: BEI/ EIPA certification must be obtained within one year of employment.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENTProvide Interpreting or Transliterating; using the students preferred sign systemReverse interpret student's questions and comments orally in EnglishAssist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher of the deafProvide expanded and additional explanations to the students in order to ensure understandingII. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATEHave a working knowledge of district policies and practices that relate to the department.Follow established schedule - the RDSPD Coordinator and deaf education teacher are responsible for creating the interpreters schedule.Work cooperatively with principal, curriculum coordinator, special education teachers, support staff, and general education teachers to insure the success of the studentsMaintain professionalism at all times; professional behavior and with all written and verbal communication.III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENTAssigned campus location may change during the school year or from one school year to the next, due to student need. Interpreters may be assigned to multiple campuses during one school year.Provide clerical duties as assigned; including, but not limited to: copying, faxing, filing, and scanning as related to classroom instructionAssist with campus/RDSPD duty; bus duty, playground activities, cafeteria duty, and extracurricular activities such as field day, programs/assemblies, and similar events in which deaf students are participatingProvide audiological maintenance/ troubleshoot student equipment, when amplification is not workingIV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENTHelp keep classroom orderly and attractive when assigned to deaf education classroomsPrepare teaching materials for deaf education teacher during periods not assigned to interpretingV. STUDENT MANAGEMENTEngage and interact with students that are deaf and hard of hearing at all times, even during down time from interpretingAssist students in prescribed activities to help provide individual instruction, as directed by the teacher of the deaf studentsProvide assistance in the classroom while following the classroom plan, behavior plan or BIP of a particular student.VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONSMaintain professional standards in regard to student confidentiality and information.Interpret in various school activities as requested by the deaf education teacher, including PTA meetings, ARD/IEP meetings and faculty meetingsPromote positive awareness of deafness and its implications in the school and the communityVII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTAttend professional development regarding sign language interpreting, language development in Deaf children and professional ethics.Acquire certification and/or additional certification levels in Educational InterpretingIncrease skill level in sign systems to be used daily during classroom instructionAcquire knowledge of hearing equipment and Ling sounds while assisting the classroom teacherVIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise and evaluate student practicum interpreters, as requested by the Coordinator of the RDSPDIX. MISCELLANEOUSPerforms other duties as assigned by the RDSPD Coordinator or teacher of the DeafX. WORKING CONDITIONS:MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stoopingMotion: Moderate walkingLifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noiseMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stressDuty Days 183 Pay Grade Educational Aide 5

Created: 2026-04-02