Sign Language Interpreter (.5) (4300)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in the United States is seeking an Instructional Support Provider / Sign Language Interpreter. Applicants must possess current certification and provide accurate interpretation/transliteration skills. Required documents include a letter of interest and current resume. This role is critical for supporting special student services. The position requires adherence to background checks and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level III certification or above.
• Eligible for a 5-year Provisional Licensure if necessary.
• Provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation.

Skills

Sign-to-voice interpretation

Voice-to-sign interpretation

Current certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Education

Valid New Mexico Public Education Department License

NM Provisional Licensure eligibility

NM 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 can be found by clicking the link below:
https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools
505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
[phone]

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