Sign Language Interpreter

Moorhead School District 152; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorhead School District 152 is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for hearing-impaired students with instructors, staff, and peers. The role focuses on ensuring clear communication and an inclusive learning environment across classrooms and activities.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with sign language coursework and have 3–5 years of interpreter experience, along with applicable RID/ACCI certification or the ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Interpreter Training/Deaf Education; or a combination of education/experience/training which provides for an equivalent background necessary to perform the work.
• Any Certification accepted by the American Consortium of Certified Interpreters certification OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification or the ability to obtain.
• Three to five years of successful experience working as a sign language interpreter.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between hearing impaired students and instructors, other students and staff.
• Maintains the environment and provides information to assist staff to support hearing impaired students.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Interpreter Training/Deaf Education

RID/ACCI certification or ability to obtain

3–5 years of sign language interpreter experience

Job description

Job Description

Facilitates communication between the hearing impaired students and instructors, other students and staff.

• Facilitates communication between students with hearing impairments, staff and students with sign language.
• Maintains the environment and provides information to assist staff to support hearing impaired students.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Interpreter Training/Deaf Education; or a combination of education/experience/training which provides for an equivalent background necessary to perform the work.
• Any Certification accepted by the American Consortium of Certified Interpreters certification OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification or the ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in sign language, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience accepted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Three to five years of successful experience working as a sign language interpreter.

Sign Language Interpreter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971528

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Facilitates communication between the hearing impaired students and instructors, other students and staff.

• Facilitates communication between students with hearing impairments, staff and students with sign language.
• Maintains the environment and provides information to assist staff to support hearing impaired students.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Interpreter Training/Deaf Education; or a combination of education/experience/training which provides for an equivalent background necessary to perform the work.
• Any Certification accepted by the American Consortium of Certified Interpreters certification OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification or the ability to obtain.

Sign Language Interpreter Detailed Job Description

2024-2026 T.C.I. Master Agreement

*Pay range based on the 25-26 schedule*

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $31.77 to $35.58 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julie Kummer , Special Services Supervisor
• District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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