Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Lincoln County SD#2 WY District Wide - Afton, Wyoming

• Job : 5738536
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position if open until filled

Lincoln County School District #2

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Applicants will be considered in the following order of preference:

• Holds a current Wyoming Educational Sign Language Interpreter (ESLI) Permit through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB). The permit may be obtained by meeting at least one of the following: (a) institutional recommendation from an accredited higher‑education program, (b) documented national certification, or (c) a score of 3.5 or greater on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) in American Sign Language (ASL), Manually‑Coded English (MCE), or Pidgin Sign Language (PSE).
• Currently eligible to hold the Wyoming ESLI Permit through PTSB under any of the pathways listed above.
• Demonstrates the potential to meet the requirements for the Wyoming ESLI Permit within one year of hire.

For full permit details, visit the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

Compensation: Negotiable based on type of service, qualifications, and experience.

• Districtwide position supervised through the Department of Special Services.
• Reports to the building principal and is under the guidance of special education staff.
• Daily
  
  Hours:
  
  Minimum of Three Hours, up to 7.5 Hours a day.

• Provide interpreter assistance to the students who qualify for services under Hearing Disability.
• Effectively facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and those who are hearing.
• Possess a high level of fluency in American Sign Language and the English Language.
• Keen ability to focus on what is being said.
• Broad‑based world knowledge and professional, ethical conduct.
• Serves all parties in the communication exchange.
• Ability to assess the communication preferences or language level of the individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and then adapt their interpretation to meet these needs.
• Understand the meaning and intentions expressed in one language and express those meanings and intentions in the other language.
• Ability to retain information and manage the flow of communication.
• Understand and manage the cultural nuances of the environment.
• Engage in professional and ethical standards consistent with their profession.
• Other duties within the scope and expectations of an Educational Sign Language Interpreter.

• A relationship‑based approach to working constructively and positively with all school staff, parents, students, and agency personnel.
• A respect for individual and group differences.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• A willingness to go beyond basic requirements.
• Flexibility in adapting to change.
• An ability to respond to constructive criticism professionally.
• Demonstrates well‑developed emotional maturity.

In accordance with policy GBEC and procedure GBEC‑R all new employees must submit to a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test. Employee must consent to and provide the necessary documentation (fingerprinting, etc.) to allow for a criminal background check.

Position Type: None specified

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.