Cued Language Transliterator

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools seeks a cued language transliterator at Hidden Oaks Middle School. The role begins ASAP, offering 8.0 hours per day with a per-hour wage of $23.70–$27.10 and health/dental coverage contributions.

Responsibilities include providing transliteration services in classrooms, collaborating with teachers, and supporting deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff. Requires TECUnit transliterator certificate and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Hold TECUnit transliterator certificate.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in educational interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transliteration/interpreting services for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in classrooms and school events.
• Coordinate with teachers to prepare for interpreting assignments and understand subject matter.
• Monitor student communication needs and accommodations, including assistive technologies.
• Maintain confidentiality and work as a collaborative member of the educational team.
• Meet with staff to plan and optimize interpreting services for classes and activities.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TECUnit transliterator certificate

Job description

• Date Posted: 4/29/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Cued Language Transliterator
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Begins: 4/27/2026
8.0hrs/day (7.5hours paid, plus 0.5 hour unpaid lunch),Student contact days
$23.70 - $27.10 per hour(Category E), plus single health insurance anddistrict contribution toward single dental insurance

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
• an Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account
• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education development certificate (GED), required.
• Completion of a combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• To qualify as a cued speech transliterator, a person shall hold a current applicable transliterator certificate awarded by Testing, Evaluation and Certification Unit, Inc. (TECUnit).

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal

JOB GOAL

Facilitate educational and social communication between deaf/hard of hearing students, their hearing peers, and staff members. Provide interpretation/transliteration of verbal and written information in educational settings. Participate as a team member of the educational team serving these students when requested.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides students with transliteration service in educational settings, including classrooms, conferences, field trips, meetings with school staff, telephone calls, after-school and extracurricular activities, and other school-related functions and activities for students and staff. Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Prepares for transliterate duties and assignments by meeting with teachers, studying the subject matter and necessary cues. Becomes familiar with classroom materials, textbooks, videos and presentations. Checks with teachers for understanding of new concepts or words being presented to students; practices the necessary cues.
• Becomes aware of students' language and skill levels, ensuring appropriate interpreting techniques. Reviews students' IEP's as appropriate to ensure that modifications and accommodations are being provided. Monitors the need for assistive technology, such as TTY's, TV closed captioning, and so forth.
• Works to establish and maintain communication with students, parents, guardians and teachers, in order to be an effective team member. Functions as a team member, while maintaining confidentiality within the team. Directs any comments or questions regarding deaf or hard-of-hearing students' academic progress or other concerns to the appropriate teacher.
• Meets with teachers in order to prepare for interpreting assignments, and to ensure the most efficient use of interpreting services.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level of type. Complies with all state statutes, federal laws, district policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics for sign language interpreters and transliterators.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Student Support Services (or designee).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As per the MSEA collective bargaining agreement.