26 - Educational Sign Language Interpreter (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Skills

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

About the role

The primary responsibility of the Educational Sign Language Interpreter is to facilitate communication between students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing; use sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assist students with daily activities; provide voice to sign, sign to voice, oral transliterate support; participate as a team member to plan, review, and share information; and serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf persons.

Responsibilities

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's/department's goals.

• Skillfully interpret voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice comfortably within the school setting
• Support deaf and hard of hearing students within the general classroom and in center based classroom environment
• Work directly and positively with hearing disabled students who are of a variety of ages and skill levels
• Interpret and follow instructions from teachers and the building administrator
• Follow the Code of Ethics for interpreters of the Deaf
• Maintain flexible hours to meet the needs of students / parents
• Serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf persons
• Participate as a team member to plan, review, and share information
• Support the instructional process in the classroom as part of the team
• Work tactfully with students, parents, and other staff
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• AA Degree or two years of college preparation or training in Educational Interpretation
• Nationally or State certified in interpreting for the deaf/hard of hearing student
• Previous successful experience interpreting for deaf students
• Reliable transportation
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred

• Interpreting skills at the 3.5 level or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
• Previous experience in a school setting

Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Knowledge/competencies necessary for being an interpreter in a public school environment
• Skill and ability to interpret voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice
• Knowledge and understanding of deaf culture
• Awareness of the Code of Ethics for Interpreters of the Deaf
• Basic knowledge of subjects taught at District schools
• Demonstrate sound work ethic
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards children with special needs

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform the primary responsibility of the Educational Sign Language Interpreter
• Facilitate communication between students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing
• Use sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent
• Assist students with daily activities
• Provide voice to sign, sign to voice, oral transliterate support
• Participate as a team member to plan, review, and share information
• Serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf persons
• Support the instructional process in the classroom as part of the team
• Work tactfully with students, parents, and other staff
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance

Physical Demands, Work Environment Factors, and Mental Functions

• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Level surface - Frequently
• Crawling - Not applicable
• Reaching overhead - Occasionally
• Reaching extension - Occasionally
• Repetitive use arms - Frequently
• Repetitive use wrists - Frequently
• Repetitive use hands grasping - Occasionally
• Repetitive use hands squeezing - Occasionally
• Fine manipulation - Occasionally
• Pushing/pulling - Maximum weight: 50 lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting/carrying - Maximum weight: 50 lbs. - Rarely

Working Conditions

• School/Office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting
• Surrounded by students and staff of various ages and abilities