For School Year 2025-2026
183- Work Day Calendar
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.27+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)
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Job Summary:
The 1:1 ASL Interpreter provides direct sign language interpreting services to a student who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing in accordance with their Individualized Education Program (IEP). The interpreter ensures full access to the academic curriculum, peer and staff communication, and all school-related activities. This role is integral to the student's educational and social-emotional success in both general education and specialized settings.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Interpret spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) and signed communication into spoken English for the assigned student across all academic subjects and school activities.
- Support full participation in classroom instruction, group work, one-on-one teaching, specials (PE, Art, etc.), field trips, and assemblies.
- Provide visual access and environmental cues to support student understanding and engagement.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to ensure effective instructional access and accommodations.
- Assist in fostering student independence by adjusting level of support appropriately based on task, context, and student needs.
- Promote self-advocacy skills by encouraging the student to request clarification or seek help as needed.
- Assist in fostering student independence by adjusting level of support appropriately based on task, context, and student needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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- Education, Training and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred.
- Experience in K--12 educational settings. Familiarity with IEP processes and special education accommodations. Experience working with school-age students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at a professional interpreting level (required).
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and the linguistic needs of D/HH students.
- Oral and written communication in English and Spanish, strong interpersonal, basic math, keyboarding, personal computer, word processing, organization, coordination, research and problem-solving skills.
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher OR valid RID certification.
- CPR and First Aid preferred.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Basic English, writing and communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
- Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.
Note:
*Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.*
Application Procedure:
Must apply online at www.hsd2.org or at https://www.applitrack.com/hsd2/onlineapp/default.aspx
Click on the red "Apply"
button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
FLSA: Non-Exempt