26 - Educational Sign Language Interpreter (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams. The primary responsibility of the Educational Sign Languge Interpreter is to facilitate communication between students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing; use sign language to convey teacher instruction and intent; assist students with daily activities; provide voice to sign, sign to voice, oral transliterate support; participate as a team member to plan, review, and share information; and serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf person/s.

Requirements

AA Degree or two years of college preparation or training in Educational Interpretation
Nationally or State certified in interpreting for the deaf/hard of hearing student
Previous successful experience interpreting for deaf students
Reliable transportation
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, using tact, patience, and courtesy
Knowledge/competencies necessary for being an interpreter in a public school environment
Skill and ability to interpret voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice
Knowledge and understanding of deaf culture
Awareness of the Code of Ethics for Interpreters of the Deaf
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic knowledge of subjects taught at District schools
Demonstrate sound work ethic
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards children with special needs

Nice To Haves

Interpreting skills at the 3.5 level or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
Previous experience in a school setting

Responsibilities

Skillfully interpret voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice comfortably within the school setting
Support deaf and hard of hearing students within the general classroom and in center based classroom environment
Work directly and positively with hearing disabled students who are of a variety of ages and skill levels
Interpret and follow instructions from teachers and the building administrator
Follow the Code of Ethics for interpreters of the Deaf
Maintain flexible hours to meet the needs of students / parents
Support the instructional process in the classroom as part of the team
Work tactfully with students, parents, and other staff
Maintain appropriate professional appearance
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, Principal, or ESS Administration