Signed Language Interpreter - IEP & Classroom Collaboration

Young World Physical Education; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools District Office is seeking a Signed Language Interpreter for the 2026-2027 school year in the Special Services department. This 190-day position supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students across classrooms and IEP teams, providing fluent ASL interpretation and collaboration with teachers.

The successful candidate will hold a current New Mexico license, RID certification, and complete interpreter training; experience in educational settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New Mexico Department of Education license.
• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience as a sign language interpreter; work in post-secondary settings preferred.
• Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to RRPS district sites to provide direct services and/or consultation to deaf or hearing-impaired students, parents, teachers and IEP teams.
• Contribute to IEP development with goals, modifications, and learning styles.
• Coordinate with site-based goals and district objectives by recommending evaluations as needed (e.g., orientation and mobility, assistive tech, adaptive PE).
• Consult with diagnosticians, teachers, students and parents regarding evaluations, modifications, and test administration.
• Interpret all classroom communications between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff.
• Assist teachers by adapting materials for students with hearing impairment in diverse classroom settings.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting in classroom settings

RID Certification

Educational interpreting

Education

Current NM Department of Education license

Interpreter training program completed or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college

Job description

Rio Rancho Public Schools District Office is seeking a Signed Language Interpreter for the 2026-2027 school year in the Special Services department. This 190-day position supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students across classrooms and IEP teams, providing fluent ASL interpretation and collaboration with teachers.

The successful candidate will hold a current New Mexico license, RID certification, and complete interpreter training; experience in educational settings is preferred.