American Sign Language Educational Interpreter

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides interpreting and/or transliterating services for deaf and hearing consumers in the educational environment

Facilitates communication through the use of sign language and spoken English in social and academic settings of the educational environment, conversations, assemblies, field trips, extracurricular activities, etc.

Expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion

Renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken, usually hearing material over an audio system, and broadcasts translation to listeners in simultaneous interpreting.

Prepares on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting when-necessary

Assumes any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of high school diploma; college preferred; extensive training in sign language

CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE REQUIRED:

Must hold a valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) OR

Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at a level 3.5 or higher within five (5) years preceding the date of application and hold a bachelor's degree or higher in any field from a GaPSC accepted, accredited institution of higher education.