Job Title:
Sign Language Interpreter

Pay Range:

$32-45/Hour

Job Description:

26/27 School Year | $32-45/Hour | Full-Time | Aurora, IL | Educational Interpreter Approval from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Required

What You'll Do:
• Provide accurate, real-time interpretation services (e.g., ASL, Signed English) for students in classroom instruction, small groups, assemblies, and school events
• Adapt communication methods to match each student's language needs, preferences, and IEP accommodations
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure instructional content is accessible and delivered effectively
• Support student independence by facilitating communication without altering the content or intent of the message
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics and standards of practice
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute insight on communication access and student progress
• Prepare for instructional content by reviewing materials in advance to ensure accurate and effective interpretation
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families to support a collaborative and inclusive school environment

What We're Looking For:

Must Have
• Educational Interpreter Approval from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance)
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification
• Prior experience interpreting in a K-12 school setting
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and educational interpreting best practices
• Experience working with students with diverse learning and communication needs

Physical Demands:

• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.