Start 08/18/2026

Purpose:  An educational interpreter is an individual who facilitates communication among deaf and hearing persons in an educational environment through the use of techniques developed for communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing persons.  The interpreter is a member of the educational team, serving staff and students, hearing and deaf people, by minimizing linguistic, cultural and physical barriers.  The title "Educational Interpreter" is recommended by the National Task Force on Educational Interpreting. 

Supervisor: Special Education Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience 3-5 years experience as an Educational Interpreter
• Education Bachelor's degree in Sign Language Interpreting
• Licensed by NHED with an Educational Interpreter/Transliterator endorsement (1911)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills

• Must be able to interpret in an educational setting at the minimum EIPA level required for NHED

MRSD is an EOE