Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Orland Park, IL
Orland Park, IL
An opportunity is available for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to support students during both Extended School Year (ESY) and Regular School Year (NSY) programs. This contract role will be on-site, providing essential access to communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Key Qualifications:
- Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Prior experience interpreting within a school environment strongly desired
- Ability to collaborate with educators, therapists, and families
- Comfort working in both elementary extended year and traditional academic settings
- Certification as a Sign Language Interpreter or similar credentials preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions
Core Responsibilities:
- Deliver interpreter services for students, ensuring clear and accurate communication throughout the school day during both ESY and regular term
- Provide 330 minutes per day of interpreter services during the school year and up to 1100 minutes per week during ESY
- Support students through direct hearing itinerant services (100 minutes per week during ESY and NSY)
- Offer monthly consultative support for teachers and staff (180 minutes/month during NSY, 75 minutes/month during ESY)
- Facilitate classroom participation, social interaction, and academic engagement for assigned students
- Work closely with the team at the educational site to meet individual student needs
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of deaf or hard of hearing students and the school community. If you bring dedication and expertise as an on-site ASL interpreter and are available for both summer ESY and the next school year, take the next step in your career by applying today!
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.39 to $48.39. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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