Sign Language Interpreter (PL) - Leave Cover (08/17/26 - 12/18/26)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is looking for a Sign Language Interpreter for leave cover from August to December 2026. The role involves facilitating communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students using sign language during classes and other activities.

The ideal candidate must have a valid ISBE approval as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter and possess excellent communication and time management skills. Responsibilities include interpreting for students, adapting materials, and maintaining schedules for a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Valid and current approval by ISBE as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively with deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Knowledge of educational methods and interpreter's code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing students and others.
• Adapts messages/materials to provide equal opportunities.
• Monitors individual students to ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

Ability to interpret in classrooms

Knowledge of Deaf Culture

Excellent communication skills

Education

Valid ISBE Educational Sign Language Interpreter approval

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter (PL) - Leave Cover (08/17/26 - 12/18/26) JobID: 16773

• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: Plank Junior High School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid and current approval by ISBE as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter as the initial, standard or Master Level
• Ability to interpret in classrooms for related services or other mainstream situations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of philosophies and purposes of mainstreaming hearing‑impaired students; ASL and Signed English; oral support techniques; child development, Deaf Culture, oral strategies and transliteration; educational methods; and interpreter's code of ethics.
• Ability to understand and be able to translate academic language to the cognitive level of the student
• Interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate for expected job performance
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication betweendeaf and/or hard‑of‑hearing students and others; using sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign, sign to voice oral transliterate support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard‑of‑hearing and deaf person/s.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets/transliterates for students who are deaf or hard-of‑hearing and non‑signing individuals to allow full access to the school, classes and services.
• Interprets/transliterates (voice to sign, sign to voice, fingerspelling, mouth movements, use of signing space, stress/emphasis of important words, conveys register/emotions, monitors comprehension of signed message, uses appropriate sign choice and scaffolding of language) as indicated in the assigned student's individual education plan and school program.
• Interprets during announcements, assemblies, or other special events as requested.
• Knows to adapt or modify messages/materials to provide students with equal opportunities to demonstrate mastery.
• Monitors individual students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a quiet, safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares for daily classroom lessons and activities for the purpose of ensuring a clear understanding and interpretation.
• Maintains schedule, routines, and transitions that promote access, communication and learning.
• Adjusts schedule as needed if another interpreter is absent.
• Maintains a sub folder describing assignment to be available to substitute interpreters
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities, but most importantly to maintain student safety at all times.
• Responds to inquiries from administrators, teachers and other staff for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Attends district workshops as directed and participates in training to develop new skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned