Ed Sign Language Interpreter

Job Summary

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a school-based position responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the CPS Deaf or Hard-of‑Hearing program. This position will report to the Principal of the assigned school location.

• Accompany Deaf or Hard‑of‑Hearing students to classes, and use sign language to convey the teacher's instruction and intent, making verbatim interpretations of lectures and discussions.
• Assist deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students with daily activities, transmitting spoken messages and environmental cues using sign language.
• Use speech to interpret responses of Deaf or Hard‑of‑Hearing students to instructors and others as necessary, and facilitate communication between students and others.
• Consult with teachers regarding the concerns of individual students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree, or a minimum of 60 hours of college credit, from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Sign Language Interpreter Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), either standalone or associated with a Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Previous ISBE approval as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter.
• Previous associate’s degree or at least 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of interpreting experience or practicum experience.
• Previous:
  Minimum of 2 years of educational interpreting experience.
• Knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to work in an educational environment, with and for students in grades Kindergarten through high school.
• Willingness to work at school sites throughout the district.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds, including administrators, staff, students, and parents.

• Establish and maintain Chicago residency within six months of hire and throughout employment (except for temporary/part‑time positions). All CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical Plan Options, Pharmacy, Vision, Behavioral Health & EAP, Employee Wellness Program.
• Financial Security:
  Basic Life Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Pension Plans, Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Spot Pet Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Competitive paid time off policies.