Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Overview

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is accepting applications for an educational sign language interpreter to provide support services to a 5th-grade student beginning with the  school year.

The position will run from August 10 to October 21, 2026.

The interpreter is responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the KVSC deaf/hard of hearing program and performs related duties as required. The interpreter is expected to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff. The position calls upon the interpreter to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties.

• Interprets teachers’ and other students’ comments to program students during classroom activities.
• Interprets students’ comments to teachers during classroom activities.
• Reviews coursework materials in advance so that classroom activities can be conveyed clearly and accurately.
• Provides note-taking or arranges note-taking services.
• Facilitates academic and personal communication for program students by providing interpreting services during all school activities.
• Provides information about students’ communication and language needs consistent with the team's direction to teachers in all classes.
• Exhibits knowledge of the language and communication needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing and the ability to communicate with students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
• Exhibits knowledge of the unique nature of educational interpreting/transliterating.
• Exhibits exemplary interpersonal skills in dealing with students, staff, and parents.
• Educates students and staff in the strategies, processes, and protocols for using an Interpreter.
• Advocates for communication access and models of self-advocacy skills.

Please complete the application and send a letter of interest to Shelly Spagna, Principal.