ASL Sign Language Interpreter

Monadnock Regional School District • Swanzey, NH

5d

About The Position

An educational interpreter is an individual who facilitates communication among deaf and hearing persons in an educational environment through the use of techniques developed for communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing persons. The interpreter is a member of the educational team, serving staff and students, hearing and deaf people, by minimizing linguistic, cultural and physical barriers. The title "Educational Interpreter" is recommended by the National Task Force on Educational Interpreting.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as an Educational Interpreter.
• Bachelor's degree in Sign Language Interpreting.
• Licensed by NHED with an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator endorsement (1911).
• Must be able to interpret in an educational setting at the minimum.
• EIPA level required for NHED.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication among deaf and hearing persons in an educational environment.
• Minimizes linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers for staff and students, hearing and deaf people.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level