School-Based Sign Language Interpreter

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter for its Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing program. The role is school-based and reports to the principal of the assigned school location.

The interpreter will accompany Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students in classes, translate lectures, assist with communication between students and staff, and collaborate with teachers to support individual needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or a minimum of 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Sign Language Interpreter Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Minimum of 1 year of interpreting experience or practicum experience.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing to classes and provide verbatim sign language interpretations.
• Assist Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students with daily activities and convey messages using sign language.
• Use speech to interpret responses of Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students to instructors and others as needed.
• Consult with teachers regarding the concerns of individual students
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English grammar

Educational environment

K-12 education

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Associate degree / 60 credits

ISBE Interpreter Approval

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter for its Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing program. The role is school-based and reports to the principal of the assigned school location.

The interpreter will accompany Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students in classes, translate lectures, assist with communication between students and staff, and collaborate with teachers to support individual needs.