INTERPRETER, EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Teacher Compensation

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for students with hearing disabilities. Responsibilities include transliterating and interpreting materials, supporting students during classes, and acting as a resource for sign vocabulary.

The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in interpreting, CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization, and be knowledgeable in American Sign Language. Additional skills include effective communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting required.
• CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Effective time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transliterates and interprets for DHH students.
• Acts as substitute for Educational Interpreter.
• Supports students during classes and testing.

Skills

American Sign Language

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting

CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until June 22, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About This Job

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter transliterates and interprets materials for students with hearing disabilities. Facilitates communication between users and non-users of Sign Language.

What DPS Offers You

• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan. Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What You'll Do

• Transliterates and interprets, using Sign Language, for the Deaf Hard of Hearing (DHH) student.
• Acts as primary substitute for an Educational Interpreter.
• Provides interpreting and tutoring support to students during general or special education classes, music, testing situations, and medical services.
• Serves as a resource person for sign vocabulary and organizes a database of appropriate strategies to compensate for unknown signs.
• Acts as a part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and supports the accommodations and modifications specified, implementing them under the direction of a teacher.
• Under the direction of staff, is responsible for the maintenance and use of specialized equipment and the maintenance of hearing assistive and adaptive technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting is required.
• American Sign Language and Signing Exact English is highly preferred.
• CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization is required.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Work collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver's license with appropriate insurance and acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.