Lead Sign Language Interpreter
Job in
Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, 60092, USA
Listing for:
ROE
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Language/Bilingual
Bilingual
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Sign Language Interpreter'); '
Overview
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Sign Language Interpreter
Date Posted: 10/27/2025
Location:
John Powers Center and Grayslake North HS
Date Available:
asap
District:
Special Education District of Lake County
All persons shall be valued and treated with respect and dignity;
All students can succeed;
Students shall be educated in or as close to their home school as appropriate;
Students shall be provided services based upon their individual needs;
Quality educational services shall be made available to all students; and,
Schools, families, and communities shall work cooperatively to provide and promote appropriate educational services for all students.
SEDOL Overview
Welcome to the Special Education District of Lake County. SEDOL is a cooperative educational system working with 31 local school districts to serve their students facing physical, emotional, and other learning challenges. Our mission is to provide "Exceptional Services for Exceptional Students by Exceptional Staff".
Our Beliefs
All persons shall be valued and treated with respect and dignity;
All students can succeed;
Students shall be educated in or as close to their home school as appropriate;
Students shall be provided services based upon their individual needs;
Quality educational services shall be made available to all students; and,
Schools, families, and communities shall work cooperatively to provide and promote appropriate educational services for all students.
Position/Title
Lead for Interpreting Services / Sign Language Interpreters
Qualifications
Intermediate, advanced or master level sign language interpreter license through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Excellent written and verbal communication, word processing, and organizational skills.
Direct Supervisor
Principal
Overview
The Executive Assistant is a full time, 190 days working, 8 hours per day position that provides interpreting and support services to the program, staff and administration.
Performance Responsibilities
Coordinate work schedules and assignments of interpreters in SEDOL corresponding to the educational and communication needs of students.Coordinate and monitors educational interpreter coverage at school sites. Arranges interpreter coverage for district extracurricular activities.Maintain records of service requested, provided and coordinated for a variety of needs (staffing, district data, staff needs).Develop and maintain accurate record keeping systems as the needs arise.Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Interpreter classification, including:A. Interpret in all academic situations including classrooms, assemblies and field trips as needed.B. Interpret in all student service areas including library, health center, counseling center and administration as needed.C. Interpret extracurricular activities including: sports, drama, music, clubs and school wide programs as needed.D. Assess and understand individual student’s communication abilities and styles.Establish schedules for all SEDOL interpreters to ensure that maximum coverage is achieved at all times.Work as a point of contact for all interpreters in the case of absences and changes in daily schedules.Provide interpreting coverage for absent interpreters at all SEDOL sites and coordinate outside coverage through SEDOL’s substitute list, contractor interpreters or outside agencies, if unable to fill from within.Provide interpreting services for Deaf staff during meetings, trainings and other SEDOL related activities at all SEDOL buildings.Provide interpreting services for general education staff and related services personnel as needed (example, ELL).Serve as the educational interpreter liaison for IEP meetings. Will work with educational interpreter team to gather feedback and provide reports for IEP meetings.Develop, present and maintain records of workshops for interpreter continuing education. Provide workshop and educational resources for educational interpreters throughout SEDOL and their member districts.Work with DHH Teachers to provide in services to general education teachers on how to work with an interpreter and communication strategies used with Deaf/hard-of-hearing students.Work with local sign language interpreter training programs to cultivate and bring in more qualified interpreters to the SEDOL program.Provide administrative support to Principal and Assistant Principal.Observe and evaluate sign language interpreters and provide feedback to enhance their professional practice.Develop, disseminate and coordinate documentation to be used by SEDOL interpreters as needed to support their jobs and maintain the services as dictated by the IEP.Maintain interpreter absences in Red Rover to ensure accuracy.Other duties as assigned.Salary & Benefits
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