School ASL Interpreter.

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE) - Atlanta Area School for the Deaf located in Clarkston, GA, is recruiting for School ASL Interpreter.

Under broad supervision, performs duties including but not limited to :

Description of Duties

• Provide ASL interpreting services at AASD. This includes IEP meetings, assemblies, assorted staff meetings, conferences, and home visits
• Strong ASL to English voicing skills are critical in support of AASD’s educational mission
• Staff interpreter will be assigned additional departmental duties to include but not limited to scheduling of interpreters, clerical work, ASL mentoring of staff, interpreter mentoring and video creation / consultation in our Accessible Materials Project studio, collaboration with the schools ASL teachers and specialists
• Must adhere to the RID code of professional conduct
• Must be a strong team player and demonstrate flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following :

• Hold current National RID certification (NIC, CI, or CI & CT)
• Experience interpreting in various settings
• Experience providing ASL workshops and trainings
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of and experience working with the Deaf community
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Applications / resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered.

Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify.

The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

Master's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of related experience.