POSITION: Educational Sign Language Interpreter I
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days
POSITION TYPE: Service
SALARY: Accordance with the Service Salary Scale
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor
JOB SUMMARY: Educational Sign Language Interpreter I means a person employed to provide communication access across all educational environments to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Responsible for providing sign language interpreting for assigned student, to include conferring with students and educators to analyze student’s communication needs. Works cooperatively with school personnel and students to provide coordinated interpreting services to students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 1. Work under the direction and supervision of the teacher to whom assigned.
2. Interpret for students utilizing the student’s preferred mode of communication.
3. Provide interpreting during the school day in academic and non-academic settings.
4. Confer with educators to plan for interpreting.
5. To assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing and perform related duties which benefit the students.
6. Interpret auditory and signed information which includes environmental sounds, teacher instruction, etc.
7. Work effectively in close physical proximity to students who are primarily visual and tactile learners.
8. Become proficient in the assigned student’s communication methods and strategies.
9. Create activities and experiences to complement instructional program and IEP goals
10. Maintains positive work habits
11. Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior concerning student information
12. Participates in staff development programs
13. Performs duties effectively and productively
14. Gives individualized help with instructional activities
15. Is supportive of the learning process
16. Works closely with students in developing signing and interpreting skills
17. Other job-related duties as requested by MSESC Executive Director, principal, or supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Meet WVDE requirements for Paraprofessional Certificate: Educational Sign Language Interpreter I or II. This includes the ability to
qualify for the WV Paraprofessional Certificate, a score of at least 3.0 on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) for
Interpreter I certification or 3.5 and pass the EIPA Written Performance Assessment for Interpreter II certification. Applicants must be
registered with the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Applicants must be able to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary
specialized vocabulary and must have knowledge of deafness and deaf culture. The interpreter must have knowledge of hearing loss
and other conditions and their effect on early development of language. An interpreter should have knowledge of speech, motor,
adaptive skills and social-emotional development of the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Applicants must be willing to participate and complete ongoing, approved training in the area of deaf/hard of hearing Support for the
training may be provided by WV Sense Abilities Project. The intervener must be knowledgeable in a variety of techniques to be used to
support a student with combined vision and hearing losses to make progress in the general curriculum as much as possible.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and follow written instructions
Good health with average agility and dexterity and ability to lift up to 50 lbs., as needed
General understanding of the objectives of the instructional program
Ability to communicate with adults, accept supervision, and be compatible to working with children
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
- Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment and program performance.
Send Application & Resume:
Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064
Or download the application at Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with supporting documents to rjpreece@k12.wv.us
Resume must include:
- List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
- List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
- Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description. - List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.
Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.
August 12, 2026