Temporary Sign Language Interpreter & Classroom Support

Bennington-Rutland-Supervisory-Union; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union is seeking a Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator at Equinox Valley Middle School in Manchester Center, VT. The role centers on providing onsite interpretation to support deaf students within classrooms and activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating communication among students, peers and staff, and potentially tutoring or pre-teaching signs. Participation in IEP team meetings is expected; position runs 11/24/26 through 12/14/26 with a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children, preferably in education.
• HQP via associate degree or 48 credits or approved paraprofessional assessment is preferred.
• EIPA score 4.0+ or equivalent is preferred.
• An associate degree is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite interpreting services for deaf students in classrooms and activities.
• Facilitate communication among deaf students, hearing peers, teachers and staff.
• Possibly tutor or pre-teach signs related to unit vocabulary and test reading.
• Attend IEP meetings with student’s team as a related service provider.

Skills

Experience with children

Onsite interpreting support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HQP eligibility (associate degree or 48 credits)

EIPA training score 4.0+ preferred

Associate degree preferred

Residency or work visa required

Job description

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union is seeking a Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator at Equinox Valley Middle School in Manchester Center, VT. The role centers on providing onsite interpretation to support deaf students within classrooms and activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating communication among students, peers and staff, and potentially tutoring or pre-teaching signs. Participation in IEP team meetings is expected; position runs 11/24/26 through 12/14/26 with a