Sign Language Interpreter

Position Overview:

Scullen Middle School is seeking a qualified and dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to provide real-time sign language interpretation for students with hearing impairments. This full-time position plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access to classroom instruction, assessments, peer interactions, and school activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret spoken English into sign language in a variety of educational settings.

• Accurately convey speaker’s words, tone, and intent using the student’s preferred communication mode.

• Interpret the student’s signed responses into spoken English clearly and articulately.

• Facilitate effective two-way communication between the student and teachers, staff, or peers.

• Support students with cues, prompts, and redirection to stay on task.

• Assist in classroom, district, and state testing administration.

• Monitor and communicate student performance and behavior to staff.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance curriculum access and meet learning objectives.

• Enforce school rules and serve as a positive role model for students.

Qualifications:

• Passing score for state certification in sign language interpretation.

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

• Skilled in receptive and expressive American Sign Language (ASL) or other preferred student modes.

• Ability to accurately interpret tone, intent, and inflection.

• Prior experience working with students or in an educational setting is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily located in general education classrooms across various grade levels.

• Team-oriented school culture with collaboration among support and teaching staff.

Selection Process:

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the school administrator for an interview.