Substitute Educational Interpreter, USDB

State of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,378 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The State of Utah is seeking a part-time Substitute Educational Interpreter in Ogden. This crucial role involves interpreting educational content for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in various classroom settings, adapting to students' communication needs.

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum EIPA rating of 4.0 and demonstrate fluency in American Sign Language. This position requires a commitment to enhance signing skills and active participation within the educational team.

Qualifications

• Minimum EIPA rating of 4.0 or higher.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of educational interpreting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Interpret lectures for deaf students.
• Communicate student questions to instructors.
• Assist in note-taking as needed.

Skills

American Sign Language proficiency

Knowledge of educational interpreting techniques

Understanding of deaf culture

Effective communication strategies

Education

EIPA 4.0 or higher certification

Job description

FT / PT Status: Part-Time Salary: $20.60 - $35.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office: In-Office / On-Site Recruiter: Melanie Butters | [e-mail] | 385-460-8266 Application Deadline: 5/31/2027

If you are interested in a challenging and highly rewarding position working closely with individual students, this is the position for you. A Substitute Educational Interpreter acts as an Educational Interpreter in the absence of the assigned Educational Interpreter.

Key Responsibilities

As a Substitute Educational Interpreter You Will

• Interpret instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.
• Interpret students' questions and statements.
• Interpret for school functions as assigned.
• Adapt signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.
• Tutor as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.
• Follow the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
• Participate cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Assist in coordinating note taking for students as needed.
• Communicate regularly with instructors, program Director or Specialist and Lead Interpreter about student progress and concerns.
• Follow schedule as determined by program Director or Specialist.
• Willing to improve signing skills through in-service and additional classes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• EIPA 4.0 or higher, Utah Professional Certificate or National Certification recognized by the Utah Interpreter Program. Consideration may be given to candidates with EIPA rating 3.5-3.9 or State Novice Certification.
• Knowledge of the role and function of the Educational Interpreter.
• Techniques and methods of teaching deaf and hearing impaired students.
• Culture in the deaf community, especially as it relates to education.
• Communicate fluently in American Sign Language and other sign systems.
• Code of Ethics for interpreters.
• Scientific and technical terminology used in various educational subjects.
• Ability to demonstrate broad and fluent use of vocabulary, with a variety of strategies for communicating new vocabulary.
• Use of appropriate signs and sign correctly in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrate proper use of grammar.
• Sign complex constructions.
• Comprehend signed messages accurately.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack. (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non‑compliant, self‑abusive, and/or aggressive.)
• There are moderate physical requirements for this position, as work requires the physical exertion associated with sign language interpreting, including situations requiring long periods of interpreting.
• These positions are "on‑call" only. Monday - Friday for up to six and a half hours a day for nine months during each school year.

About The Role

Location: Multiple locations throughout the State of Utah

Background Check Required: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required: No

Schedule Code: AH - Teaching Staff, State Institutions/Educators, USDB

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well‑established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Agency

For more information about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please contact the agency directly.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957‑9390.