Sign Language Interpreter

Educational Interpreter/ Language Acquisition Specialist

PC# 2734

Qualifications: Valid permit or license following the Alabama Board of Interpreters and Transliterators (ALBIT) state requirements. Fluency in American English and American Sign Language (ASL) or Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE). Must hold a bachelor’s degree (or) complete a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) successfully have completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test. Good physical and emotional health as well as the ability to implement a behavioral management program with students of varying ages and sizes. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Principal/Designated Program Area Specialist

Job Goal: To provide deaf and hard of hearing students with interpreting/transliterating services.

Terms of Employment: Nine month contract (187 days).