American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

MID STATE EDUCATION DISTRICT; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MID STATE EDUCATION DISTRICT seeks a skilled interpreter/transliterator to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students. You will adapt materials and work with teachers to differentiate instruction, ensuring access to education across classrooms.

The role requires ASL proficiency, RID/NAD certification, collaboration with families and districts, and willingness to travel between sites; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language and interpreting/transliterating.
• RID or NAD interpreter certification is required.
• Experience with deaf or hard of hearing students preferred.
• Ability to support both sign language and spoken language development.

Responsibilities

• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to differentiate instruction for students.
• Assist classroom teachers and manage educational programming.
• Collaborate with local districts to develop and implement student plans.
• Follow district policies and handbook procedures.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Travel readiness

Education

RID or NAD interpreter certification

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Date of Availability

August 2026, Open Until Filled

Contract Length

178 days

Salary Range

$28.89 - $31.94, per hour. Dependent upon education and experience

Responsibilities

• Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Special Education and Executive Director to provide differentiate instruction, accomplish objectives and meet student needs.
• Assist classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing student educational programming.
• Work cooperatively with local district educational teams to develop and implement student's educational programs.
• Comply with Board policies and administrative practices, including procedures outlined in the Mid-State Education District handbook.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current interpreter and transliterator certificates awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or the general level interpreter proficiency certificate awarded by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Experience working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and visually impaired with additional needs in the education setting, preferred, with general knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the teaching of students.
• Ability to serve in a role to support both the sign language and spoken language development of learners with a hearing loss.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative, positive relationships and through the ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administration.
• Skills in communicating with parents and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability and desire to work with assistive technology.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide travel for self between locations.

Mid-State Education District complies will all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.