Sign Language Interpreter

State of North Carolina•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the North Carolina State Government, one of the state's largest employers. The Eastern NC School for the Deaf is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpretation services for students, staff, parents, and the school community. The role involves ensuring access to information through sign language interpretation in various settings, including meetings, classroom settings, and new employee orientation classes.

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.
Meets the requirements for licensure as determined by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

Provide interpretation of sign language (receptive and expressive) for students, staff, parents and school community.
Interpret for school meetings which include school personnel, students, parents, and/or other external participants to ensure access to information. Meetings may include but are not limited to IEP meetings, student staffing, Mental Health meetings, staff development meetings on and off campus with other outside persons/agencies, phone conversations, etc.
Provide services to Deaf Administrators, and Dept. Heads as needed on a daily basis.
Interpret in the classroom for mainstreamed students.
Share teaching responsibilities of Sign Language Orientation Classes to new employees who do not have knowledge of sign language.
Maintain Interpreter Database electronically.