26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter
Aequor ·www.aequor.com
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Aequor's Education Team is now hiring a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to work in our partnered school district in St. Charles, IL. This position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) for the 26/27 school year.
Pay: $44 - $47 per hour W2
Position Summary
The School-Based Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their peers, teachers, and staff within the educational environment. The Interpreter ensures equal access to instruction, school activities, and related services in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Essential Responsibilities
Interpretation Services
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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Job Types: Full-time, 26/27 School Year
Benefits:
Pay: $44 - $47 per hour W2
Position Summary
The School-Based Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their peers, teachers, and staff within the educational environment. The Interpreter ensures equal access to instruction, school activities, and related services in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Interpretation Services
- Provide real-time interpretation using American Sign Language (ASL), Signed Exact English (SEE), or other communication modes as specified in the student’s IEP.
- Interpret classroom instruction, discussions, assemblies, field trips, extracurricular activities, and school-related events.
- Provide voice interpretation (spoken English) when appropriate.
- Review lesson plans and instructional materials in advance to ensure accurate interpretation.
- Clarify cultural and linguistic nuances as appropriate to support student understanding.
- Maintain the integrity of teacher instruction while accurately conveying content.
- Collaborate with teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, general and special education teachers, related service providers, and administrators.
- Communicate regularly with staff regarding student needs while maintaining confidentiality.
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
- Maintain service logs and required documentation.
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) score meeting state minimum requirements, if applicable.
- Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and educational interpreting best practices.
- Ability to interpret academic content across grade levels.
- Previous experience interpreting in a K–12 educational setting.
- Familiarity with IEP processes and special education law.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt interpretation to student language proficiency levels.
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Job Types: Full-time, 26/27 School Year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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Who is hiring for the 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter role?
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Where is the 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter job located?
The 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter role with Aequor is based in St Charles, IL, US.
What does the 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter role pay?
Aequor lists the 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter role at up to USD 1,604 per hour.
Is the 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Aequor.
What experience level is the 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter role?
The 26 - 27 SY DHH Sign Language Interpreter position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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