Sign Language Interpreter

State of North Carolina • Wilson, NC

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About The Position

The Sign Language Interpreter provides receptive and expressive sign language interpretation for students, staff, parents, and the school community at Eastern NC School for the Deaf. The role supports access to information in school meetings, classrooms, and daily interactions. The selected candidate will receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional interpreting experience in a community, business, or government program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• If applicable as defined by GS 90D, meet the requirements for licensure as determined by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

• Interpret school meetings involving school personnel, students, parents, and external participants, including IEP meetings, student staffing, mental health meetings, and staff development meetings on and off campus.
• Interpret phone conversations and other interactions as needed to ensure access to information.
• Provide daily interpreting services to Deaf administrators and department heads as needed.
• Interpret in classrooms for mainstreamed students.
• Share responsibility for teaching sign language orientation to new employees who do not have sign language knowledge.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive state employee benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, and insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level