Educational Sign Language Interpreter - FTE

Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0 FTE

Sioux Falls School District — Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Job : 5334574

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 17, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

We wantYOUhere!

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.

EDUCATION LEVEL:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires frequent time periods of sitting, standing, walking, and speaking.

• Interpret oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English in general education classes (this may include American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, Pidgin Signed English and/or Oral Interpreting).

• Facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school district.

• Provide direct tutorial assistance in areas of academic support.

• Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.

• Adhere to the rules of confidentiality required of all school staff. Maintain professional standards as defined in the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

• Participate in educational team activities either in person or via a report. Activities may include team meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) conference, Multidisciplinary Team meetings and/or informal staff meetings. Input from the interpreter is valuable information in regards to communication strategies and progress related to the child’s use of the interpreter.

• Assist in communication throughout the school day as stated in the IEP.

• Preview materials, conference with teachers, record data in logs, research signs, etc.

• The above list of essential functions and elements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

View the complete job description here:

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Starting at $28.45 per hour

View the complete salary schedule here:2025-26 Tutor/Interpreter Salary Schedule

Pay Day:
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

Tutor/Interpreters Calendar

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
Dial 711, then the desired number

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Special Education >
Hard of Hearing

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kyle Babb, Related Services Supervisor
• Instructional Planning Center
• Phone:
• Email: kyle.babb.us