Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Educational sign language interpreter 6.75 hrs./day, 10 month calendar. Effective date of employment: beginning of the 2026-27 school year. Application deadline: August 12, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Primary responsibility: The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate communication and provide access in the classroom setting. This includes conveying all educational content and intent, incidental information, and supporting social interactions. The interpreter should take into account the student's IEP goals, language and culture needs of all persons, Deaf and hearing, as well as the environment in order to provide the most effective interpretations.

Major duties and responsibilities: Provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary settings within District 196; facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing consumers. Adapt physical conditions to optimize students' visual access to interpreted message(s) in the classroom setting. Adhere to the code of conduct for educational interpreters. Ensure interpreting techniques are aligned with students' language level and follow student's individualized education plans as appropriate. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, teachers and other staff; maintains confidentiality within the team; supports communication between team members. Help to maintain safety of all students and the learning environment. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications required: Demonstrated skill and certification in expressive and receptive sign language interpreting. RID-NIC certification; OR 4.0+ on the EIPA and pass on the written exam; OR provisional certificate required. Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Reports to: Special Education Coordinator/Director of Special Education

Compensation / Benefits: Non-Licensed Specialist - Salary range (Provisional) $24.46 - $30.94/ hr. based on 2026-27 salary schedule: DOQ Non-Licensed Specialist - Salary range (Licensed) $31.59 - $38.44/ hr. based on 2026-27 salary schedule: DOQ If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

Equal opportunity employer. As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.