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: Proficiency in sign language and the ability to interpret both ways (spoken
language into sign language and vice versa) accurately. Strong listening and communication skills to
effectively translate and convey information. Understanding of subject matter to accurately interpret in
various classroom settings, especially higher-level classes. Knowledge of child development and the
ability to assist in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. Interpersonal skills, emotional
maturity, and patience, crucial for working with children, especially those with hearing impairments.
Physical ability to perform job duties, which may include lifting, carrying, and other physical activities.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s
role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be
expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks
or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every
employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed
to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be
noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to
rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience,
and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job
description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was
developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the
selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Evans, GA 30809 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Evans, GA 30809: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Evans, GA 30809 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Evans, GA 30809: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
