Senior Sign Language Interpreter

Ccps

. Coordinate and monitor daily and long-term interpreter schedules, assignments, and coverage .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeVirginia • United StatesSenior💰 $52,632 - $89,453 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sign language interpreting and transliterating services, with a strong understanding of Deaf culture and applicable regulations. Proficient in coordinating schedules, maintaining records, and providing professional development for interpreters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In American Sign LanguageVirginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III CertificationAbility To Interpret Between Spoken And Signed LanguageKnowledge Of RID Code Of Professional ConductExperience In Scheduling And Record-Keeping Systems

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Hard Skills

Sign Language InterpretingTransliterating ServicesRecord-KeepingScheduling CoordinationCommunication Technology Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringRelationship BuildingSensitivity To Diverse PopulationsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputersElectronic Scheduling SystemsGeneral Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III CertificationEducational Interpreter Performance AssessmentVirginia Quality Assurance Screening Level IV CertificationNational RID Certifications (CI, CT, NIC, Ed: K-12)NAD Level III, IV, or V Certification

Industry Keywords

Deaf CultureInterpretation PracticesTransliteration PracticesFederal RequirementsProfessional Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and monitor daily and long-term interpreter schedules, assignments, and coverage
Track requests for sign language interpreting services and communicate assignments, schedule changes, and coverage information
Maintain records of schedules, assignments, service requests, absences, substitutions, coverage changes, and related departmental information
Provide interpreting and transliterating services, including voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communication
Monitor interpreting services in educational settings to promote professional standards and best practices
Serve as a resource to interpreters and CCPS personnel regarding requesting, scheduling, and providing interpreting services
Mentor sign language interpreting interns
Assist with identifying professional development needs and developing, coordinating, and delivering professional learning
Maintain confidentiality and follow division, department, school policies, procedures, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
Prepare periodic reports regarding scheduling, assignments, service requests, coverage, absenteeism, and service costs
Use personal computers, communication technology, and general office equipment
Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations for recruitment, internships, professional development, and program needs
Work under the direction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist and provide operational work direction without direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, or equivalent
Valid Virginia Driver’s License
Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III (or above) certification, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment score of 3.5 (or above) with a passing score on the Written Test, or another state qualification or national certification recognized by VDDHH as equivalent to or exceeding Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III
Knowledge of Deaf culture, deafness, interpretation and transliteration practices, applicable state and federal requirements, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
Fluency in English and American Sign Language and/or the sign mode specified by an IEP
Ability to accurately interpret between spoken and signed language
Ability to coordinate and prioritize schedules and coverage and respond to changing service needs
Ability to maintain accurate records and use electronic scheduling and record-keeping systems
Ability to work independently within established procedures and communicate effectively
Ability to maintain positive working relationships and sensitivity to a diverse population
Must successfully complete FBI Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, CPS Investigation, and Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Frequent travel to school sites throughout the division is required
Preferred: Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level IV certification
Preferred: National RID Certifications including CI, CT, CI/CT, NIC, or Ed: K-12
Preferred: NAD Level III, IV, or V certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employee benefits offered by Chesterfield County Public Schools
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities