Educational Sign Language Interpreter - FTE

Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0 FTE

Sioux Falls School District, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Starting date:
August 24, 2026.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students each day? As an Educational Sign Language Interpreter, you’ll help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment by bridging communication and building connections. This role is about more than just interpreting—it’s about empowering students, supporting their growth, and being a valued member of a collaborative team. If you’re passionate about communication, equity, and helping students thrive, we invite you to join us.

• Interpret oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English in general education classes (including American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, Pidgin Signed English, and/or oral interpreting).
• Facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, classroom teachers, and other district personnel.
• Provide direct tutorial assistance in areas of academic support.
• Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the student’s receptive language level.
• Adhere to confidentiality rules required of all school staff and maintain professional standards as defined in the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Participate in educational team activities, in person or via report—team meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) conferences, Multidisciplinary Team meetings, and informal staff meetings, providing valuable input on communication strategies and progress.
• Assist in communication throughout the school day as stated in the IEP.
• Preview materials, confer with teachers, record data in logs, research signs, etc.
• Supplemental duties may be assigned as necessary.

Education Level: Registered and certified in the state of South Dakota, holding a level III South Dakota Certificate, level III NAD certificate, RID certificate, NIC, or a South Dakota provisional certificate. Candidates must also be an individual certified by the department using the EIPA assessment score of 3.5 or higher.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Requires frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, and speaking.

Starting at $29.02 per hour
.

Pay day: the last working day of each month.

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

Benefits are available for positions with 20 or more hours per week. Current district employees must complete an application. Post‑offer Criminal Background Check Required. Dial 711 for Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

• Kyle Babb, Related Services Supervisor
• Instructional Planning Center
• Phone: (605) 367‑7948
• Email: kyle.babb.us