Sign Language Interpreter for Deaf Students - Impactful

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to transliterate and interpret materials for students with hearing disabilities, facilitating communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

The role includes acting as a primary substitute, providing interpreting and tutoring support across classes and testing situations, and collaborating with the IEP team to implement accommodations and ensure access to education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interpreting is required.
• ASL and Signing Exact English knowledge is highly preferred.
• CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Transliterates and interprets for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing student.
• Acts as primary substitute for an Educational Interpreter.
• Provides interpreting and tutoring support in general or special education classes, music, testing, and medical services.
• Serves as a resource for sign vocabulary and strategies for unknown signs.
• Works with IEP team and supports accommodations and modifications.

Skills

ASL

Signing Exact English

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting

CDE Educational Interpreter Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to transliterate and interpret materials for students with hearing disabilities, facilitating communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

The role includes acting as a primary substitute, providing interpreting and tutoring support across classes and testing situations, and collaborating with the IEP team to implement accommodations and ensure access to education.