Educational Sign Language Interpreter - One-Year

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

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.