Position Type: Support Services/Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Date Posted: 6/11/2025
Location: Exceptional Children / Special Education
Date Available: Continuous Recruitment
Closing Date: 5/31/26
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is an educational agency serving nine school districts in the New York State counties of Monroe and Orleans:Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport, and Wheatland-ChiliVision: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is the educational partner of choice. We strive for continuous improvement in serving the diverse needs of our community, helping all students achieve their full potential.BOCES 2 Core Values: Collaboration, Expertise, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Responsiveness.PAY SCALE: $32.45 / Hour
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE(S): Interpreter for the Deaf (Non-Competitive)
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Interpreter for the Deaf translates verbal communication into manual language in order to facilitate the communication process for the deaf. S(he) is responsible for interpreting instruction, movies, class discussion, assignments and pertinent information for students as necessary.
TYPICAL DUTIES: - Translates verbal information presented in class or other assigned activities, for the deaf.
- Translates manual communication from the deaf for teachers/students.
- Translates for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences as appropriate.
- Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess or meet requirements for Civil Service title of Interpreter for the Deaf. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus
Either:Two years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in providing American Sign Language interpretation services,
OR Possession of a National Interpreter Certificate (NIC) recognized by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf;
OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language Interpretation or a closely related field.
*Prior interpreting experience preferred.
APPLICATION (Apply Online): Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES - Frontline Recruitment