Educational Interpreter - Perry, Georgia

A full-time Sign Language Interpreter position is available in a K-12 school located in Perry, GA. This contract role spans from ASAP through the end of the school year (EOSY), requiring 37.5 hours per week. The district offers a highly supportive deaf education program, providing an excellent environment for professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Georgia Educational Interpreter Certification
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Minimum 3.5 EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) score or higher
• Previous experience in educational settings preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear and accurate sign language interpretation services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students across K-12 classrooms
• Facilitate effective communication between students, teachers, and staff
• Support students’ academic achievement and inclusion within the school environment
• Collaborate with the deaf education team to plan and implement appropriate learning accommodations
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards and ethics in interpretation

Benefits and Perks:

• Work within a supportive and resourceful deaf education program
• Gain valuable experience in a K-12 educational setting
• Opportunity for professional development and networking within the field of educational interpreting

This role offers an immediate start with the contract extending through the school year. Qualified candidates who meet the criteria and are eager to contribute to student success are encouraged to apply promptly.