25/26 Hearing- Impaired Interpreter Lead 232107 Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

25/26 Hearing- Impaired Interpreter Lead 232107
Cumberland County Schools
232 ERC/EC – Fayetteville, North Carolina This job is also posted in Cumberland County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details

Job ID:

4881335

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

May 19, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2025
Job Description

TITLE:

Hearing-Impaired Interpreter

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma. Minimum of Level 3 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) or a passing score on a state-level interpreting evaluation. No prior experience is required.
Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

APPLICANT MUST UPLOAD

1.

Proof of High School Graduate:

HR will accept a legible copy of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or college transcripts in PDF format.
2. Resume’

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

JOB GOAL

To act as the facilitator of effective communication between the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, the educational staff, and hearing peers in the educational environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interprets what teachers and others say, on a level that is understood by the student.
Confers with the teacher regarding the communication needs of the student.
Prepares for interpreting assignments by studying content areas, lesson plans, outlines, vocabulary lists, etc.
Assists with collection and correlation of data used in IEP assessment.
Tutors students according to directions given by the teacher.
Serves as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships between hearing-impaired students, school personnel, and other students.
Attends IEP meetings as a member of the educational team to provide input for educational goal assessment (not as an interpreter for meetings).
Attends workshops and in-services for skill development.
Notifies the lead interpreter when the student is not present.
Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.
Completes the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
Maintains bus route schedule.
Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
Reports delays and accidents.
Cleans the interior of the bus.
Serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer-driven, and valuing fairness.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.

REV 04/25

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$3,782 to $5,583 Per Month
Job Requirements