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Carteret Schools

Sign Language Interpreter

Carteret Schools, Carteret, New Jersey, us, 07008

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Overview Position Type: Support Staff/ Sign Language Interpreter

Date Posted: 9/3/2025

Location: District Office

Responsibilities

Interpret information for hearing-impaired student

Participate in the implementation of educational and other services designed for special education children

Assist hearing-impaired student with learning materials and instructional exercises

Accompany students to and from their homes when required

Maintain open communication with parents, faculty and staff

Work closely with the Special Services Department

Obtain and review related instructional materials prior to providing interpreting services as requested

Participate in staff development trainings, workshops and meetings as needed

Translate simultaneously with classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into sign language and translate student responses from sign language into English

Interpret at special events (e.g., field trips and student-instructor conferences)

Maintain, as directed by a therapist, nurse, or speech-language pathologist, adaptive equipment required by learners with physical and sensory disabilities, or health-related needs

Collaborate with educational professionals/providers in functional assessment activities to determine a child’s developmental level and learning needs, including documenting the data and maintaining learner records required by the state, district, or agency

Administer standardized assessment instruments scored and analyzed by teachers or other professional practitioners

Supervise students in community-based learning environments to prepare them to make the transition from school-to-work and to participate in the adult world (if required by learner or program needs)

Familiarize employers and other members of the community with the needs of individual learners (if required by the program or learner needs)

Assist students with transportation needs such as pushing, guiding, and maintaining their wheelchair, walker, etc.

Participate in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) planning team meetings as required by learner needs

Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Knowledge of American Sign Language, Signed English and/or other tools of communication

Knowledge of basic school subjects and ability to communicate knowledge to others

Knowledge of the special behavior patterns pertaining to student age and growth process

Knowledge and awareness of ethical and confidential conduct

Knowledge, patience and understanding of mentally handicapped children and a sincere desire to assist in their educational development

Ability and willingness to work with educational professionals and technical supervisors as a team in the development of children

Ability to be tolerant, and patient under stressful situations

Reports To Director of Special and Related Services

Job Goal The Sign Language Interpreter will work one-on-one with a deaf special education student to provide the conversion of spoken language into sign language, and sign language into spoken language as requested and required. This position will work with the Special Education Department at Carteret Public Schools and will also serve as the one-on-one interpreter for the student. The interpreter will be with the student at their out-of-district placement. Under the direct supervision of the principal, director and/or instructional personnel, the individual will perform routine and specialized work relating mainly to instructional activities in a school. An employee in this role is required to work in collaboration with other teachers and staff in providing supportive learning environments that facilitate inclusion of learners with diverse learning needs, and protects the safety, health, and well-being of learners and staff. The ASL interpreter role is a full-time position contingent on the needs of the student(s) who require interpretation services.

Performance Responsibilities

Interpret information for hearing-impaired student

Participate in the implementation of educational and other services designed for special education children

Assist hearing-impaired student with learning materials and instructional exercises

Accompany students to and from their homes when required

Maintain open communication with parents, faculty and staff

Work closely with the Special Services Department

Obtain and review related instructional materials prior to providing interpreting services as requested

Participate in staff development trainings, workshops and meetings as needed

Translate simultaneously with classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into sign language and translates student responses from sign language into English

Interpret at special events (e.g., field trips and student-instructor conferences)

Maintain, as directed by a therapist, nurse, or speech-language pathologist, adaptive equipment required by learners with physical and sensory disabilities, or health-related needs

Collaborate with educational professionals/providers in functional assessment activities to determine a child’s developmental level and learning needs, including documenting the data and maintaining learner records required by the state, district, or agency

Administer standardized assessment instruments scored and analyzed by teachers or other professional practitioners

Supervise students in community-based learning environments to prepare them to make the transition from school-to-work and to participate in the adult world

Familiarize employers and other members of the community with the needs of individual learners (if required by the program or learner needs)

Assist students with transportation needs such as pushing, guiding, and maintaining their wheelchair, walker, etc.

Participate in IEP and IFSP planning team meetings as required by learner needs

Perform related work as required

Terms and Conditions The position includes pension and health benefits, but is not eligible for tenure. Employment will be terminated if services are no longer required, regardless of performance.

Evaluation Criteria Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on teacher evaluation.

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