ASL Interpreter for School-Based IEP & Collaboration

Northwest Area Education Ag; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest AEA seeks a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and school staff. The interpreter will work across classrooms and school-sponsored events, ensuring access to all instructional activities.

The role requires Iowa licensure with the Department of Public Health and a two-year interpreter training program or equivalent experience. This is a full-time, on-site position serving multiple districts in Northwest Iowa.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• Two-year interpreter training program and/or experience with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between spoken English and ASL for classroom, lectures, announcements, and school events.
• Work as a multidisciplinary team member at IEP meetings.
• Provide sign language instruction and in-service training for teachers as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and support accessibility across instructional settings.
• Serve as liaison to promote rapport between general education and deaf education.

Education

Licensed Iowa IDPH credential

Two-year interpreter training program

Job description

Northwest AEA seeks a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and school staff. The interpreter will work across classrooms and school-sponsored events, ensuring access to all instructional activities.

The role requires Iowa licensure with the Department of Public Health and a two-year interpreter training program or equivalent experience. This is a full-time, on-site position serving multiple districts in Northwest Iowa.