Job Description

Birch Agency is currently looking for an experienced Sign Language Interpreter for a school based opening in Rock Hill, SC. This position is full time. Current caseload is one High School Student.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP
• Interpret information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, training and conferences
• Prepare and study subject matter being taught or presented to ensure clear interpretation
• Adapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers, and/or community members
• Provides interpretation for various situations, such as assemblies, field trips, meetings, test administration, phone calls, music, extra-curricular activities, and sports events
• Interprets informal conversations with students and staff during unstructured time
• Participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services and information sharing for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environment
• Provide staff with information regarding the interpretation process as well as needs and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate
• Collaborate with Teachers of the D/HH, other classroom teachers and other school staff to provide the optimum educational opportunities
• Minimum Qualifications
• Must meet one of the requirements
• Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a score of at least 3.5
• National certification for sign-language interpreting

For more information regarding this Sign Language Interpreter position, or any other school based position with the Birch Agency, please contact: Shaskia Peguero today!

Shaskia Peguero

Birch Agency | Recruiter

Southeastern Regional Schools Territory includes NC, SC, GA, FL

Work: (813) 343-2413

speguero@birchagency.com

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