Sign Language Interpreter

Job Description

Job Description

At Navra, we believe your career is more than a job, it’s a calling. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your goals and connect you with roles that sharpen your skills, expand your impact, and reinforce the passion that brought you to education.

As a school-based Sign Language Interpreter in Illinois, your days will include:

• Provide sign language interpreting support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students in school-based settings.
• Support students in mainstream educational environments across grades K-12.
• Facilitate effective communication between DHH students, teachers, staff, and peers throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with educational teams to support student access, participation, and success in classroom instruction and school activities.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate interpreting practices within the educational setting.
• Adapt interpreting support to meet individual student needs across elementary, middle, and high school environments.

Job Details

• Position: Contract, ASAP - June 2027
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Caseload: Four openings - two supporting DHH students in grades 9-12 in a mainstream high school environment and two supporting students in grades K-8 who mainstream into a neighboring school district
• Interview: Virtual interview with a typical 24-48 hour turnaround

Successful Candidates Possess

• ISBE approval for educational interpreting with an EIPA score of 3.5 or above, or provisional approval with an EIPA score of 3.0-3.4 (required)
• Appropriate Illinois approval/licensure for school-based interpreting (required)
• School-based experience preferred
• The ability to work in the U.S. without a sponsor
• Note: New graduates may be considered with the appropriate license/approval

Why Navra?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with year-round coverage options available for eligible contracted staff.
• Supportive School Environment: Receive ongoing support from both the Navra team and school faculty, ensuring you always have a strong network behind you.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous training, professional development opportunities, and career advancement resources.
• Additional Perks:
  • Weekly pay
  • Licensure reimbursement (where applicable)
  • Employee referral bonus program

At Navra, we believe great schools start with great people. As a boutique education staffing firm with more than 20 years of experience serving school districts nationwide, we specialize exclusively in connecting passionate school-based professionals with meaningful opportunities.

When you work with Navra, you're more than just a placement, you become part of a team that is committed to your success. From your first conversation through the duration of your assignment, you'll have a dedicated support team advocating for you every step of the way.

We're proud to build lasting relationships, support rewarding careers, and help make a difference in the lives of students every day.