Company Information
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Company Name: Columbia County School District
Website: https://www.ccboe.net/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: American Sign Language Interpreter
Job Type: Co-op, Permanent, Part-time, Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Education in Sign
language/English Interpreting, Passing EIPA score preferred.

Certification: Hold a valid Georgia Educational Interpreter License issued by
the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as mandated by Rule 505-2-43
(O.C.G.A. 20-2-215).

Essential Knowledge/Skills: Responsible for helping students who are
deaf/hard of hearing understand what is being said in a variety of
situations/classes; Must have the ability to understand subject matter so
he/she can accurately translate spoken language into sign language and
interpret sign language into spoken language for classroom participation;
Strong listening, sign language and communication skills are necessary to
adequately perform the duties of the Hearing Impaired Educational
Interpreter; Be able to learn subject matter independently when interpreting
in higher level classroom settings to gain an understanding of subject matter
in order to interpret information correctly; Knowledge of child
development/understanding the nature of children; ability to assist in
instructing reading, writing and mathematics; Possess good interpersonal
skills, emotional maturity and patience; Ability to follow the lead and
directions of a teacher as related to academic and behavioral support for
students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Must be able to complete duties with
minimal supervision; May involve lifting, carrying or transferring of 50lbs;
continuous standing, running, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and
sitting on the floor to complete activities; Must be able to hear, see, and
follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision; To be
successful, must have emotional maturity and be patient with students.
GOAL
Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School
District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective
organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student
learning, instructional programs and related activities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Function: The Hearing Impaired Educational Interpreter is a support
staff position working under the supervision of the classroom general and/or
special education teacher. The Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of
Hearing has some decision-making authority, as limited and regulated by board
policy and state law. He/she will also maintain confidentiality of all
student data.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Performed under the general supervision of
the classroom and/or special education teacher and may include but not be
limited to the following:

Instructional
•	Plan and conduct small group or individual classroom activities to
include one on one instruction, small group instruction of assigned
interventions/lessons or activities.
•	Assist with supervision of students.
•	Implement student Individualized Education and Behavior Intervention
Plans.
•	Assist with student assessment and collect data on student progress.
•	May involve community-based instruction/community-based vocational
instruction based on IEP goals/objectives.
•	Other duties as assigned by the teacher and principal.

Management
•	Collect data related to IEP goals.
•	Prepare materials for instruction.
•	Locate, operate and return needed equipment.
•	Assist with classroom housekeeping.
•	Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and
materials.
•	Other duties as assigned by the teacher and principal.



Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Education in Sign
language/English Interpreting, Passing EIPA score preferred.

Certification: Hold a valid Georgia Educational Interpreter License issued by
the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as mandated by Rule 505-2-43
(O.C.G.A. 20-2-215).

Essential Knowledge/Skills: Responsible for helping students who are
deaf/hard of hearing understand what is being said in a variety of
situations/classes; Must have the ability to understand subject matter so
he/she can accurately translate spoken language into sign language and
interpret sign language into spoken language for classroom participation;
Strong listening, sign language and communication skills are necessary to
adequately perform the duties of the Hearing Impaired Educational
Interpreter; Be able to learn subject matter independently when interpreting
in higher level classroom settings to gain an understanding of subject matter
in order to interpret information correctly; Knowledge of child
development/understanding the nature of children; ability to assist in
instructing reading, writing and mathematics; Possess good interpersonal
skills, emotional maturity and patience; Ability to follow the lead and
directions of a teacher as related to academic and behavioral support for
students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Must be able to complete duties with
minimal supervision; May involve lifting, carrying or transferring of 50lbs;
continuous standing, running, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and
sitting on the floor to complete activities; Must be able to hear, see, and
follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision; To be
successful, must have emotional maturity and be patient with students.



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URL: https://www.ccboe.net/careers


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Education, Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.ccboe.net/careers
Email application materials to:: sean.petro@ccboe.net