DHH - Interpreter - ESY

Posting # RR-170116

DATE:
May 07, 2026

POSITION: DHH Interpreter - Extended School Year

LOCATION:

Bordewich Bray Elementary School

OPEN TO:
Current Carson City School District full-time benefited classified employees only.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
Open until filled.

NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1 Position Available

HOURS PER DAY:
Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

SESSION DATE:
June 16, 2026, through July 23, 2026, with week of July 6th off.

NOTE:

Positions are strictly contingent upon sufficient funding and student enrollment.

SALARY:
Benefited classified staff will receive their normal hourly rate of pay.

APPLICATION:
Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application will require:

* Cover letter

* Resume

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

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Carson City School District

Job Description

Job Title:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreter - Intermediate

Location:

District-wide

Department:
Instructional Support

General

Job Description:

Under supervision, works as part of the team to support deaf and hard of hearing students and other individuals in an educational environment; and to perform related work as required. Instructional Assistants for the deaf and hard of hearing may move to the next level or pay grade in this class by achieving a rating of proficiency in providing interpreting services associated with the new job description.

All pay increases will go into effect at the beginning of the school year immediately following obtainment of the new level of proficiency.

Experience or training required:

Knowledge of:
Sign language at the advanced level. Communication methods with the deaf and hard of hearing through visual means; hearing disorders and their effects on behavior; basic subjects taught in an elementary and secondary school curriculum; record keeping techniques.

Ability to:
Use sign language to visually communicate interactions of all manner in an educational setting; understand and communicate verbal assignments; demonstrate mental and physical stamina commensurate with the position; demonstrate appropriate use of visible speech; follow the grammar of the language; display clear and accurate finger spelling; display appropriate eye contact; convey overall message - voice to sign and sign to voice;

demonstrate appropriate lag time - voice to sign and sign to voice; take responsibility for message clarity; convey classroom environmental sounds; work effectively with the deaf and hard of hearing students and adults, and display ethically appropriate behaviors; learn and apply school rules, regulations, and procedures; work flexible hours; develop and maintain a rapport with deaf and hard of hearing students;

understand general school subjects and tutor deaf and hard of hearing students in school curriculum through signing; perform routine clerical work; maintain routine records accurately; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing; completion of college-level course work in auditory disabilities, sign language, interpreting, or a closely related field; or experience performing the services for the deaf and hard of hearing where signing is required.

Licenses or Certificates required:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, a valid driver's license…