School Sign Language Interpreter - Full-Time

Kearney Public Schools; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Paid Holiday

Participation in the Nebraska Public 0

Job summary

Kearney Public Schools in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to support students across the school day. This 35-hour-per-week position follows the 180-day school calendar and begins immediately for the 2026-2027 year.

Responsibilities include interpreting in classrooms and non-teaching activities, assisting with materials, and supporting teachers with behavioral interventions. Certification preferred, High School diploma required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and desire to work with students with disabilities.
• Proficient in sign interpreting skills; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher in all curriculum areas using sign language.
• Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by teachers in the following non-teaching activities: supervision of breaks, lunchroom, field trips, community access activities, self-care needs, and independent living skills using sign language.
• Assists the teacher with behavioral intervention procedures as requested.
• Assists the teacher in the development and organization of appropriate learning materials and activities for students needing sign interpretation.
• Prepares needed written communications (notes home, messages to other staff, notices of meetings, newsletters, etc.) under the direction and approval of the teachers and Deaf Educator.
• Assists certified staff in the preparation of written reports/forms (IEP progress reports, inventories, requisitions, etc.) as requested by the teachers and Deaf Educator.
• Maintains student information forms or data sheets.
• Performs other duties assigned by the teachers with administrator approval and the request of the Director of Special Education.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Disability awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Kearney Public Schools in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to support students across the school day. This 35-hour-per-week position follows the 180-day school calendar and begins immediately for the 2026-2027 year.

Responsibilities include interpreting in classrooms and non-teaching activities, assisting with materials, and supporting teachers with behavioral interventions. Certification preferred, High School diploma required.