Sign Language Interpreter Substitute

Under the oversight of a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will provide sign language interpretive services to eligible deaf and hard of hearing students
Shall have MINIMUM of a High School Diploma or GED and must meet at least one of the three requirements defined in the Tennessee Department of Education Employment Standards for Educational Interpreters. Rule 0520-1-03(10)
Must be able to use a variety of signing methods (i.e. ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Signing)
Must be able to use technology to facilitate better understanding of content by the students
Previous experience working with deaf and hearing impaired students as an educational interpreter in a public school setting preferred
Able and willing to take direction be able to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills and work as a team member with students, staff, and parents
Must maintain regular attendance
Must be able to interact with students
Substitute position