Duties

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide high-quality, real-time sign language interpretation (ASL to spoken English and vice-versa) for all classroom instruction, lectures, and group discussions.
• Tailor communication modes and vocabulary to match the student’s age, developmental level, and specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Preview lesson plans, textbooks, and technical terminology in advance to ensure accurate delivery during complex subjects.
• Interpret for non-academic school functions, including lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips, and safety drills.
• Facilitate direct communication between the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing student, their hearing peers, and school staff to foster student independence.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, Deaf Education specialists, and speech-language pathologists to optimize the student's learning environment.
• Maintain strict student confidentiality and professional boundaries in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Monitor and adjust classroom logistics, such as seating arrangements and lighting, to guarantee the student has a clear, unobstructed line of sight.
• Keep accurate daily logs of services rendered for school district auditing and Medicaid billing purposes.
• Participate in required district staff meetings, professional development days, and specialized training sessions.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid License approved by the Illinois State Board of Education with an endorsement in  Educational Sign Language Interpreter.
• Must meet one of the following credential requirements:
  • Attained a rating of Level 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA); or
  • Hold a current, valid certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID); or
  • Hold a current, valid Illinois Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (IL BEI) Basic Certification or higher issued by the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC).

Salary/Benefits

SALARY: Starting at $30.00 (Will compensate for years of experience in a public-school setting.)

Collective Bargaining Agreement

SCHEDULE: 5 days a week/6.5 work hours plus a 30-minute duty-free lunch 

BENEFITS: Group health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, sick and personal time, and retirement.

Additional Notes

Region III Special Education Cooperative offers employment without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

How to Apply

APPLY TO:  kwieckhorst@region3sec.org

Email Address

kwieckhorst@region3sec.org

School District

https://www.region3sec.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card