Sign Language Interpreter (3960) (3968)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Auburn, WA is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide support for students with hearing impairments. Candidates must have a current certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or be eligible for provisional licensure. A valid New Mexico Public Education Department License is also required. The role includes accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation. Background checks are mandatory for all new hires and the district maintains a no smoking policy.

Qualifications

• Must possess a certification Level III or above or a 5-year Provisional Licensure.
• Ability to provide accurate interpretation/transliteration.
• Background check required for employment.
• Provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation/transliteration.

Skills

Sign-to-voice interpretation

Voice-to-sign interpretation

Sign-to-voice interpretation

Education

Current certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Valid New Mexico Public Education Department License

New Mexico PED License

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional Support Providers/ Sign Language Interpreter
• Date Posted: 3/3/2026
• Location: Special Student Services

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., Level III or above by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and/or 4.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) OR
• Eligible to qualify for a 5-year Provisional Licensure through the New Mexico Sign Language Interpreting Practice Board. (Provisional licensed interpreters should have already completed or have proof of plans to complete the EIPA Pre-Hire screening)
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) License
• Provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation/transliteration.

Required Application Documents

• A Letter of Interest
• A Current Resume
• Transcripts

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)
• Optional documents

Salary Schedule Information

Salary schedule information can be found at https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools
505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
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An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools District. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy.