Sign Language Interpreter, Special Education

Intermediate School District 917; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermediate School District 917 is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing at Boeckman Middle School in Farmington, MN. The role involves collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure effective communication and support for students' educational needs.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and experience in educational interpreting. Strong team collaboration skills and the ability to adapt to various assignments are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and certification in sign language interpreting.
• Experience in interpreting or transliterating in educational settings is preferred.
• Ability to accept various interpreting assignments and support student development.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpreting services in educational settings.
• Prepare for interpreting duties by studying subject matter and meeting with teachers.
• Assist in ensuring student safety and collaborate with school staff.

Skills

Expressive and receptive sign language interpreting

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

NAD/ACCI, EIPA or RID certification

Provisional Certificate

Job description

Job ID: 1923

Sign Language Interpreter, Special Education

Location: Boeckman Middle School, Farmington, MN

Date Posted: 5/27/2026

Date Available: 08/24/2026

Hours per Day: 7.25; schedule 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Salary: dependent on degree, certification, experience as per Interpreters Contract

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the program's assistant director/principal, a sign language interpreter provides students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in elementary and/or secondary settings in school districts' locations within Dakota County. As part of a team environment, Interpreters work to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, and other staff by maintaining confidentiality within the team and supporting communication between team members. One may provide in-service training to teachers, students and other consumers, and use one's general knowledge of classroom subject matters, materials, and media, standard district rules, regulations and policies, child and language development, and knowledge of assistive listening devices and Deaf and hard of hearing cultures to provide the optimal access to interpreted messages. The sign language interpreter role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in elementary and/or secondary settings in local school districts' locations within Dakota County.
• Follow program direction as provided by the program supervisor; meet to prepare for assignments and ensure effective interpreting and transliterating services.
• Adapt physical conditions to optimized students' visual access to interpreted message in instructional settings.
• Prepare for interpreter duties by studying subject matter, meeting with teachers and instructors and practicing related sign vocabulary.
• Adhere to the code of conduct for educational interpreters.
• Become aware of students' language and skill levels, ensuring appropriate interpreting techniques; review and facilitate students' individualized education plans as appropriate.
• Performs classroom assistance, tutoring and supervision of students when not performing interpreting duties.
• Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
• Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, assistants, and other program/school staff in order to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
• Participate in program assignments, training/in-service as determined by the special education supervisor, in accordance to the contract.
• Performs other job‑related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated skill and certification in expressive and receptive sign language interpreting. NAD/ACCI, EIPA or RID certification preferred. Provisional Certificate required.
• Experience interpreting or transliterating, with experience interpreting or transliterating in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work as a team player, accept a variety of interpreting assignments at different locations when assigned, and support the development of student consumers' language, communication, self‑advocacy, and other developmental needs in collaboration with other educational team members.
• Willingness and ability to work with students receiving special education services.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative and positive relationships.
• Basic computer and email skills. Proficient in core educational subject areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle up to 25 pounds of exerted force.
• Frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Locations are generally moderately noisy.

Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer.