Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | New Orleans, Louisiana

Step into a rewarding contract position supporting students in the New Orleans area as an Itinerant Teacher of the Hearing Impaired. You’ll work closely with resource-level hearing-impaired students, ensuring they receive optimal educational opportunities and empowering both students and staff. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday following the school calendar) offers the chance to collaborate within diverse school settings, reporting to the Coordinator of Speech, Hearing, and Autism in the Student Support Unit.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree along with Louisiana teacher’s certification in Hearing Impaired required
• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching hearing-impaired students in a mainstream educational setting
• Strong communication skills, able to inspire and foster inclusive environments
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills using both quantitative and qualitative data
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and drive results
• High level of professionalism and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient at troubleshooting and maintaining hearing assistance technology (hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices)
• Basic sign language proficiency a must
• Strong computer skills; capable of maintaining IEPs, progress notes, and related documentation
• Must pass district fingerprinting and drug screening requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver IEP-directed educational services to hearing-impaired students
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel to advocate for student needs
• Request and oversee materials and auditory equipment for student success
• Maintain ongoing communication with classroom staff to support lesson preparation and testing
• Facilitate in-service training so students with hearing challenges are positively embraced throughout the school
• Complete periodic progress and reporting for parents and school administration
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator

If you’re eager to make a difference in students’ lives and are ready to join a dynamic special education team, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today to begin your new journey supporting the educational growth of hearing-impaired students in the New Orleans area!