Educational Sign Language Interpreter Sy

Position: EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER 26-27 SY
Position Type:
Educational Support Staff

Date Posted:
3/4/2026

Location:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Date Available:
08/11/2026

Closing Date:
until filled
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title................................................................ Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Licensure....................................................... Illinois State Board of Education Interpreter Approval
Endorsement................................................. No Endorsements Required
Classification.................................................. ESP - 10 month - 196 days
FLSA Status................................................... Exempt
Reports to...................................................... Program Coordinator
Salary Classification...................................... Per NSSEA ESP Salary Schedule - starting at Lane V Step 0 (Pending Negotiations)
Benefits......................................................... Per NSSEA ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reviewed/Revised........................................ 2/2023

PURPOSE:

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter transmits messages and environmental cues via a language or code that best meets the needs of the receiver in both academic and non-academic settings. 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 performance of duties.

The Educational Interpreter is guided by best practice and by codes of ethics that are outlined by his or her professional organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interprets teacher's and other students' comments to program students during classroom activities.

• Interprets program students' comments to teachers during classroom activities.

• Reviews coursework materials in advance so that classroom activities can be conveyed clearly and accurately.

• Researches and chooses signs to convey clear meanings in all settings.

• Provides note taking or arranges note taking services.

• Facilitates academic and personal communication for program students by providing interpreting services during tutoring sessions, counseling sessions, annual reviews, school assemblies, and after school activities.

• Provides information about students' communication and language needs consistent with the team's direction to teachers in mainstream 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

• Projects a positive image of the district to students, staff, and parents as well as exhibiting a positive and collaborative attitude on the job.

• Educates students and staff in the strategies, processes, and protocol for using an Interpreter.

• Advocates for communication access and models self-advocacy skills.

• Participates in professional growth activities.

• Participates in staff and building meetings as appropriate and as requested by teachers or by Program Supervisor.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a positive role model for students.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding work with special needs student.

• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.

• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.

• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.

• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.

• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom…