Educational Interpreter, Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Job in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, 80602, USA

Listing for: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16

Job specializations:

Language/Bilingual
Bilingual
Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher, Tutoring

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41107 - 50681 USD Yearly USD 41107.00 50681.00 YEAR

Position: Educational Interpreter, Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2026-2027 School Year

Position Details

Educational Interpreter – Deaf and Hard of Hearing. School Year. 1.0 FTE, 9 months, 40 standard hours per week. Hourly range $29.84 – $36.79 (Step 1 – Step
8).

Responsibilities

Interpret and transliterate all academic instruction, films, assemblies, conferences, student meetings, IEP meetings, field trips, extracurricular activities, and support services in and out of the classroom for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.

Tutor Deaf/Hard of Hearing students individually or in small groups, reinforcing concepts, assisting with assignments, modeling language, reinforcing vocabulary, study skills and life skills, teaching the role of the interpreter, and the students’ rights.

Collaborate with the education team—including mainstream teachers, teachers of the Deaf, and support staff—to share information on communication modes, tutoring strategies, educational goals, curriculum content, and student rights.

Provide translation for counseling, disciplinary interactions, hearings, therapy sessions, parent/teacher conferences, staff meetings, and district meetings.

Perform related duties as assigned, including preparation of instructional materials, clerical tasks, and documentation for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program.

Qualifications

Degree from an Interpreter Preparation Program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s).
Proficiency in Case/Controlled Signed English (CASE), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and/or American Sign Language (ASL).
Preferred: one year of educational interpreting experience. No experience required.
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher.
Current clean criminal background check.
Commitment to keep licenses, registrations, and certifications current.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employee assistance program. Voluntary life insurance through PERA. 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and available immediately upon hire date.

Additional Information

All class‑classified positions are paid on an hourly basis, with advancement possible up to step 8 based on experience. Salary schedule details are available via the Classified Salary Schedule.

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