Sign language interpreter sub

Ralston District Office; Ralston (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralston District Office seeks a substitute sign language interpreter to provide ASL/SEE interpretation when a district interpreter is away. You may work with elementary, middle, or high school students on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities include interpreting, collaborating with teachers, and assisting with classroom adaptations. Requires certification in manual communication under Nebraska Rule 51 and the ability to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Qualifications

• Certification in manual communication per Nebraska Rule 51.
• Ability to interpret sign language for students with hearing impairments.
• Experience assisting with IEP-based classroom adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign-to-voice interpretation as needed.
• Consult with teachers and staff to facilitate communication.
• Provide classroom support and student supervision as required.
• Collaborate with audiologists and special educators on audio support.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

ASL

Communication with Deaf students

IEP collaboration

Classroom coordination

Education

Associates degree in sign language interpreting

Rule 51 certification

Post-secondary training in sign language interpreting

Job description

Sign language interpreter sub

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Job Details

Job ID: 4852172

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the school principal, to provide sign language interpreting services when one of the district's interpreters is away from his/her position. Substitute SLIs may be called upon to fill a variety of different interpreting assignments at the elementary, middle, or high school level on an "as needed" basis.

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Provides sign to voice/voice to sign interpreting which may include Signed Exact English, American Sign Language, or other forms of manual communication based on the needs of the student.
• Consults with classroom teachers and other staff members to help facilitate communication.
• Provides general classroom support and outside supervision of students on an as-needed basis.
• Works with audiologists, deaf educators, and/or special educators to monitors the use and implementation of audio support systems intended to improve the student’s ability to receive auditory input.
• Provides interpreting for extracurricular activities and other meetings outside of the school day, as required.
• Assists with classroom adaptations as determined by the student's IEP.
• Provides other educational support services, such as tutoring and/or notetaking, when interpreting is not needed.
• Maintains appropriate certification on the EIPA or other skills evaluation system as designated by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

• Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Signed Exact English, American Sign Language, and/or other sign language systems.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and the barriers faced by deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Ability to hear spoken language communication.
• Ability to interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate for expected job performance.
• Ability to voice for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Ability to understand and use proper English, including vocabulary and grammar.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to maintain appropriate adult-student relationships with all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school building environment.
• Regularly required to use hands/fine finger dexterity to communicate with Deaf and/or hard of hearing students.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification: Competency in manual communication as defined by the Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51.
• Education:
  • Sufficient training in manual communication to efficiently communicate with Deaf students.
  • Post secondary training/associates degree in sign language interpreting preferred.
• Experience: Successful prioreducational interpreting expereince preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Michael Rupprecht , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 8545 Park Drive
• Ralston, Nebraska 68127
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]