Educational Interpreter job description

Educational Interpreter facilitates communication among deaf/hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school environment. Interpreters study lesson content prior to class to ensure the accurate representation of the lesson. The interpreter serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment.

Vacancy Availablity: September 27, 2024

Salary:  Interpreter II -  Grade "O"  $3,794.97 - $5,440.13 per month 

             Interpreter III - Grade "Q"  $4,025.43 - $5,772.22 per month

Job Qualifications: 

• A score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (or level 3 for cued language transliterator) for Interpreter II
• A score of 4.0 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (or level 3 for cued language transliterator) for Interpreter III
• Licensure from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the National Association of the Deaf or Cued Speech Transliterator Training, Evaluation and Certification Unit (TEC Unit) plus five years of experience in an educational setting
• Annually complete 20 hours of professional development related to interpreting approved by local education agency

For more information please contact:

Melissa Quinlan at mquinlan@bcswan.net or call 910-782-5059