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Sign Language Interpreter - Special Education
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What they do
An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
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-3% projected decline
Job Description
Openings as of 9/1/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/1/2026 Sign Language Interpreter
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Special Education JobID:
103992
Position Type:
Oth Classified Support Person/ Sign Language Interpreter Date Posted:
8/28/2026
Location:
Minor Elementary Date Available:
09/14/2026
Job Code:
Sign Language Interpreter
- 050049
Standard Hours:
40
Department:
Special Education
- 101200
Empl Class:
NA Minimum Salary:
$41,994.00/
Annually Maximum Salary:
$70,107.00/
Annually Scheduled Days:
190
Target Openings:
1
License and Certification Qualifications:
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA
- Level 3.
5 or higher, or 2 Required or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association for the Deaf (NAD)
Certification Required Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Required Experience Qualifications:
2 years of interpreting experience
Required Skills Qualifications:
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)/English Ability to articulate an equivalent message from sign to voice to sign Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal Ability to work successfully with colleagues Ability to act as a representative of
Gwinnett County Public Schools Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for effectively facilitating communication among Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their hearing peers, mainstream classroom teachers, and other personnel in the school system through the use of American Sign Language and spoken English. Serve as the liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program and mainstream programs. Refer regular education staff questions or inquiries concerning the D/HH student to the D/HH case manager. Interpret all mainstream classes for D/HH students. Interpret for extracurricular activities in accordance with local school policies and practices as requested by supervisor. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as a member of the IEP team when requested. Support the needs of students as determined by the IEP. Remain current in field of educational interpreting through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field. Perform ongoing maintenance of current credentials and providing evidence to the Local Education Agency (LEA) as requested. . Clarify the role of interpreter to assist all parties concerned. Maintain an impartial attitude and guard confidentiality in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics. Participate in staff duties/responsibilities in accordance with local school policies and practices. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/1/2026 10:08:49 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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