Educational Interpreter

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University seeks an Educational Interpreter to provide sign language interpretation for deaf and/or hard of hearing students aged 3-21 in diverse classrooms, events, and activities. Placement may shift between Thomas Metcalf School and University High School based on student need.

The position runs 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with summer layoff and a proposed start date in August 2026. ISBE approval is required; University benefits apply and funding ends June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED is required.
• ISBE approval for sign language interpreting (including interim approval) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students in classroom settings, school events, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist in transitioning between classrooms and activities across the school as needed.
• Convey high-level and technical language accurately for student comprehension.

Skills

Flexibility

Classroom transitions

Technical language processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

ISBE sign language interpreter approval

Job description

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: HILIA

Job Summary

This position for an Educational Interpreter will provide interpreter services to students 3-21 years that are deaf and/or hard of hearing, in a variety of classroom settings, school events, and extra-curricular activities. Placement at Thomas Metcalf School or University High School is dependent upon student need and can change from year to year.

This position is subject to summer academic break layoff, mid-May through mid-August.

Additional Information

Funding for this position will end June 30, 2027.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$22.18 - $28.83 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school graduation or GED
2. For public school pre K-12 Educational Interpreters, Statement of approval from the Illinois State Board of Education which shall be identified as valid for sign language interpreting pursuant to 23 IL Administrative Code Section 25.550 "including Interim approval".

Preferred Qualifications

1. Willingness to be flexible with work assignments and schedule.
2. Ability to transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building in a timely manner.
3. Ability to process high level and technical language quickly

Work Hours

7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to demonstrate some physical education activities for clarification and understanding if working at the elementary level.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter

Optional Applicant Documents

• Statement of Approval - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
• Licensure - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
• Transcript - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Special Instructions for Applicants

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
[e-mail]
[phone]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].