In-Person School Sign Language Interpreter

Onward Education; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Access to diverse placement options

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing recruitment support

Professional growth opportunities

Support from dedicated recruiters

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a full-time, in-person Sign Language Interpreter to support a school in Dakota County, MN for the 2026-2027 school year. Start ASAP with an end date of June 11, 2027, onsite 35 hours per week.

The role requires RID-NIC certification or EIPA 4.0+ with written exam (or provisional certificate) and experience interpreting in classroom settings, while maintaining ethics and confidentiality. Educational experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Holds RID-NIC certification or has 4.0+ on the EIPA and has passed the written exam, or holds a provisional certificate.
• Ability to interpret accurately in classroom settings while preserving meaning and intent across languages.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust interpreting approach to match a student's communication needs and the setting.
• Commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality when handling student and school information.
• Experience in an educational setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken classroom instruction and discussion into sign language to support student access.
• Voice students' signed communication to teachers, peers, and staff to enable two-way participation.
• Provide interpreting support during lessons and school-related activities to promote full inclusion.
• Facilitate communication during peer interactions to support appropriate social participation when needed.
• Partner with teachers and school staff to align interpreting support with the student's learning environment and communication needs.

Skills

Interpretation accuracy

Adaptability

Ethics & confidentiality

Educational setting experience (pref)

Education

RID-NIC certification or EIPA 4.0+ with written exam (or provisional certificate)

Job description

Onward Education is seeking a full-time, in-person Sign Language Interpreter to support a school in Dakota County, MN for the 2026-2027 school year. Start ASAP with an end date of June 11, 2027, onsite 35 hours per week.

The role requires RID-NIC certification or EIPA 4.0+ with written exam (or provisional certificate) and experience interpreting in classroom settings, while maintaining ethics and confidentiality. Educational experience is preferred.