Instructional Interpreter

Location: Mead

May 13, 2026

Classified Vacancy Notice

Instructional Interpreter

Shiloh Hills Elementary School / Special Services

Monday - Friday Continuing

9:00 AM - 3:20 PM

JOB SUMMARY

The interpreter provides interpreting and/or transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and hearing consumers to ensure equitable communication access across academic, social, extracurricular, and community-based settings. In addition to delivering professional interpreting services, the interpreter supports instructional access and specially designed instruction under the supervision of certificated staff, functions as a collaborative member of the educational team, and upholds professional standards aligned with Deaf culture, interpreter ethics, and educational best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide interpreting/transliterating for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, classmates, and educational staff in classrooms and school-related activities.
• Interpret/transliterate all grade levels (K-12) in social and academic settings, including but not limited to: direct and incidental conversations, classroom instruction, assemblies, field trips, and extracurricular activities to ensure full access to instruction and participation.
• Participate in educational team meetings, including IEP meetings, and provide insight regarding communication strategies and student access (optional).
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Deaf, general education teachers, and related service providers to support communication access and instructional continuity.
• Prepare for classroom interpreting assignments by reviewing lesson materials, vocabulary, and academic concepts to support accurate interpretation and reinforcement of instruction.
• Support the implementation of specially designed instruction under the supervision and direction of certificated staff, reinforcing academic concepts as presented by the teacher without supplanting direct instruction.
• If qualified and outlined in the IEP, provide structured tutoring or academic reinforcement under the supervision of a certificated teacher.
• Assist in community-based instructional settings when part of the student's educational program to ensure communication access and participation.
• Promote understanding of the interpreter's role within the school setting.
• Adapt interpreting methods to match student developmental levels, language proficiency, and educational needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct while collaborating with school personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities of an educational interpreter as assigned by Special Services or building administrator.
• Assist in community-based instructional settings when required by the student's educational program.
• Participate in professional development to enhance interpreting and instructional skills, and educational best practices.
• Perform basic computer tasks (email, documentation, word processing).
• Support students in educational environments, including physical assistance consistent with student needs and district guidelines.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office
• Dress in a manner that is professional and appropriate to the situation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a recognized Interpreter Training Program (ITP).
• One of the following:
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) minimum score of 4.0 and passing written test; OR
• National Interpreter Certification (RID) and passing EIPA written test.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Successful completion of the district screening and/or skills assessment process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Knowledge of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and interpreter ethics.
• Ability to interpret/transliterate effectively across academic subjects and grade levels (as evidenced through a district screening committee).
• Demonstrated skills in communicating…