Educational Interpreter

Roles & Responsibilities

We’re looking for Educational Interpreters who are passionate in providing communication accessibility for students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you interpret (English Language to and from Singapore Sign Language) for lessons, school activities and programmes.

The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. Your efforts contribute towards the growth and empowerment of our students.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide interpretation (English Language to and from SgSL) for lessons and all school activities and programmes
2. Modify and align teaching strategies to suit the needs of HL students
3. Work with school management to review and improve school systems/ processes in support for HL students
4. Provide consultation and build capacity of teachers and other school personnel to support HL students
5. Conduct and/or organise workshops for parents and families of HL students
6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should :

1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
2. Have a diploma or degree in any field
3. Have relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
4. Preferably have experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Tell employers what skills you have

teaching plans
Works well with children
Lesson Planning
Teaching
lesson materials
delivering lessons
Linguistics
Teaching secondary school students
Sign Language
Teaching Children