2026

Alabaster City Schools•Alley, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides interpreting and transliterating services for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, enabling effective communication in the classroom and other educational settings. The role requires fluency in American English and American Sign Language (ASL), adherence to ethical guidelines for educational interpreters, and collaboration with school staff to ensure student access to instruction and materials. The interpreter will also provide academic support, assist students in various activities, and implement instructional/behavioral programs under teacher supervision. Confidentiality, professionalism, and continuous professional development are essential.

Requirements

Valid renewable permit or license following the Alabama Board of Interpreters and Transliterators (ALBIT) state requirements.
Fluency in American English and American Sign Language (ASL).
Good physical and emotional health as well as the ability to implement a behavioral management program with students of varying ages and sizes.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Capable of being trained in the Alabaster City Schools Board of Education approved behavioral management program (e.g. Managing Crisis Safely (MCS))
Hearing Acuity
Visual Acuity
Articulate Speech
Physical Dexterity
Facial
Manual
finger
wrist-finger speed
limb movement and speed
dual-limb coordination
head control
physical stamina
Critical Thinking
Self-monitoring of interpreting process
Selective, auditory, and visual attention
Mental stamina
Working memory
Sequencing information and patterns
Multi-tasking
Problem solving
Knowledge in broad variety of topics
Interpreting expansion techniques
Knowledge of both American English and ASL or CASE
Knowledge of cultural norms of both American English Speaking and American Deaf Community
Appropriate interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills
Resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner at all times

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Alabaster City School Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Interpret/Transliterate for students utilizing the students preferred mode of communication as documented in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Provide interpreting during the school day in academic and non-academic settings including auditory and signed information such as environmental sounds, teacher instruction, student questions and peer communication as described in Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment (EIPA) Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters and the Registry of Interpreters (RID) Standard Practice Paper for Educational Interpreting.
Collaborates with general education staff/teachers and other school personnel to provide access to all instruction and materials.
Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. set up for speaker, review materials ahead of lectures, learns appropriate vocabulary etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a clear understanding and interpretation.
Provides academic support, such as tutoring/support to the Deaf/hard of hearing student, as outlined in the IEP and under the guidance of a certified teacher.
Assists Deaf/hard of hearing students in academic and nonacademic activities, individually or in groups as well as Deaf/hard of hearing staff and parents (e.g. classroom instruction, non- captioned movies, tests, library, computer lab, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special events, after school activities, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instructional/behavioral programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic and life skill success through a defined course of study. Gather data when needed for purposes of documenting and improving instruction.
Respects confidentiality in all areas of interpreting/transliterating assignments; as well as maintains an appropriate interpreter/transliterator – student relationship at all times in accordance with Alabaster City Schools Board of Education.
Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with individuals within the educational setting.
Demonstrates and understands the educational process of interpreting by attending professional development including county provided interpreter training during staff development.
Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor that do not impact the effectiveness of the interpreting service to the Deaf or hard of hearing student.