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Posting Name

Hearing Interpreter

Location

42 Special Services Center

Posting Begin Date

07/13/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Non-Certified Application

Schedule

184 Days

Salary

N/A

Licensed Position

Yes

Description

Hearing Interpreter (ASL Interpreter)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to interpret/transliterate at a normal conversational rate when DHH students or parents are present, utilizing American Sign Language, Pidgin Sign English, and/or Signed Exact English.
• Ability to use total communication with each child as required.
• General knowledge of the educational process, deafness, the growth and development of children, children’s language, and the culture of the deaf.
• Ability to work as part of an educational team to help provide the DHH student with appropriate opportunities to benefit from their education.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to work site location, environment, and/or schedule changes.
• Certification or documentation of at least one of the following: (1) state-level screening QA Level, (2) EIPA certification, (3) National Certification.
• Must be registered with the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing of the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services.
  
  

REPORTS TO

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Special Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:
• Provide expressive and voice interpreting for DHH students in all areas of the educational environment.
• Serves as liaison between DHH students, classmates, teachers, and other staff by:
• Encouraging DHH students to work directly with the classroom teacher
• With the DHH teacher, familiarize the classroom teacher with the exact role of the interpreter in the classroom.
• Promoting the participation of DHH students in all classroom activities by following:
• Assisting the classmates in understanding the role of the interpreter.
• Helping peers understand the social and communication needs of the DHH students.
• Supporting the teaching in developing a level of comfort with the interaction styles and needs of DHH students.
• Participate in educational team meetings, including developing and reviewing progress on the IEP, providing insight on the success of communication strategies currently being used by students and staff.
• Interpret for DHH students during field trips, counseling sessions, and meetings with administration or other building staff.
• Work cooperatively with other interpreters, staff, and administration to provide the most appropriate services possible throughout the school day.
• Supports and assists other staff by modeling positive interpersonal skills; participates as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services, and providing information.
  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, and other central office staff. The Superintendent designates administrators.

Note: The above description illustrates tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to include every task or responsibility.

EQUIPMENT

Standard Classroom Materials.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel with the student as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Standard School Building Environment

Note: Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements

I Need To Perform Essential Functions For This Position.

CONDITIONS

Substantial requirement to listen closely and concentrate on interpreting; confined to the workstation for prolonged periods; occasionally required to deal with distraught students; may be required to sit, kneel, or stand for prolonged periods; may be required to work outdoors; may travel to other schools in the district to facilitate communication for DHH students based on the need in the district.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 days annually, with salary per the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.

EVALUATION:

The hearing Interpreter's performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA STATUS: Not Exempt

Revision Date: 8/26/2025

School Board Approval Date: 09/08/2025

By signing below, the applicant/employee acknowledges reading and understanding the

Requirements Of The Harrison County School District Job Description.

Applicant/Employee Signature: ___________________________________Date: ____________________

Supervisor Signature: __________________________________________Date: _____________________

Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired

QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public-school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record.
• Mississippi Certified Licensure Required
• Positive attitude towards working with students.
• Pleasing personality and appearance, professional demeanor.
  
  

REPORTS TO Building principal, Assistant Principal, Assigned Teacher and Special Services Director.

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher(s) and student(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that the student(s) may learn effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

• Reinforce skills that have been previously introduced by the teacher.
• Provide individual instruction.
• Assists student(s) in specific skills development.
• Collaborate with the teacher(s).
• Review with students(s) who have been absent and missed classwork.
• Accompany student(s) to music, P.E., library, recess, lunch, field trips.
• Assist substitute teachers.
• Promote parent/community involvement in the instructional process.
• Operate audio-visual aids and/or assistive technology as required.
• Abide by confidentiality regulations.
• Clear all parent communication through the classroom teacher(s).
• Assist in record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned by administrator.
  
  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Education, and Building Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EQUIPMENT

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator and telephone.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel to school district buildings, and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

184 days annually with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA STATUS: Not Exempt

Revision Date: 04/24/2023

School Board Approval Date:

By signing below the applicant/employee acknowledges reading and understanding the requirements of the Harrison County School District Job Description.

Applicant/Employee Signature: ________________________________Date: ________________

Supervisor Signature: ________________________________________Date:__________________

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