Job Title: Educational Sign Language Interpreter	FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Classification Group: Staff Support	Supervising Position: School Principal or designee
Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel	Pay Range: Range 15
Last Updated: 10/28/2025
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JOB SUMMARY: Serving as a member of the educational team, support students with hearing loss and staff, which may include hearing and deaf people. Minimize linguistic, cultural, and physical barriers, and facilitate all communication among deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students, hearing personnel, and other hearing students in an educational environment through the use of American Sign Language or mode of communication appropriate for the language level of the student(s). Work in tandem with special education and general education teachers to implement and adjust instruction based on the needs of students. Implement differentiated strategies specific to the need of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to support them with: understanding lectures and classroom instruction; reading, writing, and math proficiency; academics and social needs outside of the classroom. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions	Frequency	Percentage of Time
1.	Ensure Deaf/Hard of Hearing students receive and understand communication presented in all educational settings through the interpreting process. As part of the instructional team, works collaboratively with general education and/or special education classroom teachers to facilitate signing interpretation and environmental feedback, providing continuity of instruction. Determine the best distance, lighting, and angle for student viewing, consulting with the student and teacher as necessary.	Daily	30%
2.	Communicate with all members of the educational team (teachers, supervisors, interpreters, para educators,) who are directly responsible for the educational program for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Provide input about student performance and progress for sake of instructional planning, conferences, and individualized education plan (IEP) meetings. Participate in the individualized education plan (IEP) meetings as part of the team and ensure that interpreting is provided by another interpreter for communication if needed.	Daily	20%
3.	Assist educational team by monitoring and supporting student behavior in all education settings. Facilitate and clarify appropriate social interaction with peers and assist students with accessing extracurricular activities through interpreting and assisting with social interactions.	Daily	15%
4.	Provide tutoring services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing students by reinforcing concepts taught in the general education and special education classroom. Stay informed and cognizant of students' communication profiles and their impact of hearing loss as related to comprehension of the English language and interpret/transliterate accordingly. Daily, 15%]	Daily	15%
5.	Plan for upcoming lessons and activities to interpret more efficiently and for academic assistance. Adapt language and materials to meet the needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students	Daily	10%
6.	Uphold and enforce State, county, local, and District rules, regulations, and policies.	Daily	5%
7.	Perform other duties as assigned or requested.	Daily	5%
TOTAL	100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Associate's degree
Two (2) years of professional work experience in sign language or interpreting functional areas in an educational setting
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educational Interpreter Authorization
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Advanced knowledge of Deaf culture
Advanced knowledge and proficiency with American Sign Language and other signing systems
Intermediate organization skills
Intermediate tutoring skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced interpersonal relations skills
Advanced interpreting skills (voice to sign and sign to voice)
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Ability to work one-on-one or in small groups with students
Ability to stay abreast of and follow both the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Professional Conduct Guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
Primarily works indoors
Typically a moderate noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional bending, lifting, and climbing
Eye-hand coordination
Visual concentration
Repetitive motions (i.e. hand and finger movement)
Focusing in noisy environments
Usually a noisy environment
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Bachelor’s degree
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

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