Educational Interpreter - (One Year Only)

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 Educational Interpreter position in Springfield, Illinois. This one-year assignment supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students with real-time interpretation and total communication.

Starting immediately, 6.75 hours/day, 177 days/year, full-time on-site role. Requires IL BEI certification (or RID/EIPA options) and TB test; initial credentials and physicals are needed.

Qualifications

• Valid IL BEI certification or higher required.
• RID certification accepted.
• EIPA 3.5+ rating or interim approval under state code.

Responsibilities

• Use total communication to communicate with deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Interpret oral presentations to students at their level.
• Interpret or voice for student(s).
• Communicate with staff about students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or voice impaired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

Total communication

Interpreting accuracy

Education

IL_BEI Basic Certificate or higher

RID certification

EIPA 3.5+ rating

Job description

Educational Interpreter - (One Year Only)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907689

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HOURS: 6.75

DAYS PER YEAR: 177

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Statement of Approval from the State Superintendent of Education valid for sign language interpreting
  • Maintained a valid certification by the Illinois Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (IL_BEI) Basic Certificate or higher issued by the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission or
  • Maintained a valid certificate from RID or
  • Attained a rating of 3.5 or above on the Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment (EIPA) or
  • Proof of a Current one-time interim approval granted under 23 Il School Code, 25.510, (4)
• Skilled in sign language interpreting
• Physical and TB test

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use total communication skills to communicate with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or voice impaired.
• Take oral presentations and interpret the information to the level of understanding for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Interpret or voice for student(s)
• Communicate orally with staff regarding students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or voice impaired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]