Sign Language Interpretor (SLI)

Onward Education; Illinois; Sur place; USD 56 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to diverse placement options

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Personalized recruiter support

Opportunities for professional growth

Résumé du poste

Onward Education is partnering with Nippersink Middle School in McHenry County, Illinois to hire a Sign Language Interpreter Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The educator will provide accessible instruction and support sign language use, assistive technology, and varied communication approaches to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

The role requires IL PEL and DHH endorsement, 40 hours per week, start immediately, and ends 2027-05-27.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) is required.
• DHH endorsement is required.
• Experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing students is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized and/or small-group instruction aligned to IEP goals for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
• Support students' communication development including sign language and alternative methods.
• Ensure access to instruction via accommodations, visual supports and accessible materials.
• Collaborate with general education and special education teams and families.
• Support use of assistive technology and classroom strategies to reduce barriers.
• Participate in team meetings and document progress per district expectations.

Connaissances

Sign language proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Student-centered instruction

Formation

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

DHH endorsement (Deaf/Hard of Hearing)

Outils

DHH assistive tech know-how

Description du poste

Onward Education is partnering with a local school district in McHenry County, Illinois to hire a Sign Language Interpreter Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

This educator will support students who are deaf or hard of hearing by delivering accessible instruction and strengthening communication, language, academic, and social-emotional skills in collaboration with the school team and families.

The Teacher provides specialized instruction and accommodations for students with hearing loss, helping ensure full access to the curriculum. This may include supporting sign language use, assistive hearing technology, and/or oral communication approaches, depending on student needs and programming.

Position Details:

• Discipline: Sign Language Interpreter
• School Name: Nippersink Middle School
• Start date: Immediately
• End date: 5/27/27
• Hours per week: 40 hours

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and/or small-group instruction aligned to IEP goals for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
• Support students' communication development (may include sign language, oral communication support, and/or total communication approaches as appropriate).
• Help ensure access to instruction through accommodations and modifications, visual supports, and accessible materials.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education team members, service providers, and families to support student progress.
• Support use of assistive technology and classroom strategies that reduce communication barriers.
• Participate in team meetings and documentation aligned to district expectations (IEP support, progress monitoring, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• DHH endorsement (Deaf/Hard of Hearing)

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.