Deaf Interpreter

Lovington Municipal School District; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovington Municipal School District is seeking a Special Education Interpreter for the Deaf to facilitate communication between deaf students and their peers or school staff. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a Level III certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and demonstrate excellent communication and professional skills. This role involves active participation in educational settings, ensuring effective communication for students, while adhering to professional conduct standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training is desirable.
• Must have Level III certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf/hard of hearing students and others.
• Translate spoken English to signed English and vice versa.
• Assist in implementing intervention strategies to meet IEP goals.

Skills

Level III certification

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional education or training

Tools

Multimedia equipment

Job description

• Date Posted: 4/24/2026
• Location: LOVINGTON CENTRAL OFFICE
• Date Available: 07/20/2026

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Special Education: Interpreter for the Deaf

General Job Description:

Facilitate communication between the deaf/hard of hearing student/ his peers, and school staff.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED. Additional education and/or training desirable.
• Level III certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment level
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Engage in self-development.
• Maintain professional appearance, poise, and self-control.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Assist in implementing intervention strategies to meet the goals of the IEP.
• Communicate information in an unbiased manner.
• Transliterate spoken English to signed English.
• Interpret spoken English into the language of the student.
• Interpret the language of the student into standard English.
• Meet/plan with the classroom teacher to familiarize his/herself with the language and concepts.
• Convey the social-emotional contents of the message through appropriate facial expressions and body language.
• Abide by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the immediate supervisor, the principal and/or the superintendent.
• Sign at school programs as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety & Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled:

The interpreter must be able to operate multimedia equipment, appropriately use classroom materials, and follow the classroom curriculum. Take precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Job responsibilities include both inside and outside assignments. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. May make site or home visits as needed. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

SALARY: Deaf Interpreter Salary Schedule: 168 Days