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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0 FTE

Sioux Falls School District · Sioux Falls, SD · 6 mo ago
On-siteMarketing$29.02/hrFull-time

Job Summary

We want YOU here! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students each day? As an Educational Sign Language Interpreter, you'll help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment by bridging communication and building connections. This role is about more than just interpreting—it's about empowering students, supporting their growth, and being a valued member of a collaborative team. If you're passionate about communication, equity, and helping students thrive, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

  • Education Level: Registered and Certified in the state of South Dakota and holding a level III South Dakota Certificate, level III NAD certificate, RID certificate, NIC, an individual certified by the department using the EIPA assessment score of 3.5 or higher, or a South Dakota provisional certificate.
  • Physical Requirements: The position requires frequent time periods of sitting, standing, walking, and speaking.

Essential Functions & Duties

  • Interpret oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English in general education classes (this may include American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, Pidgin Signed English and/or Oral Interpreting).
  • Facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school district.
  • Provide direct tutorial assistance in areas of academic support.
  • Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
  • Adhere to the rules of confidentiality required of all school staff. Maintain professional standards as defined in the Code of Ethics of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
  • Participate in educational team activities either in person or via a report. Activities may include team meeting, Individualized Education Program (IEP) conference, Multidisciplinary Team meetings and/or informal staff meetings. Input from the interpreter is valuable information in regards to communication strategies and progress related to the child's use of the interpreter.
  • Auxiliary communication throughout the school day as stated in the IEP.
  • Preview materials, conference with teachers, record data in logs, research signs, etc.

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $29.02 per hour

HOURS & FTE

  • Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
  • 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDARY

2026-2027 Tutor/Interpreters Calendar

BENEFITS

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Current District Employees

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Dial 711, then the desired number

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