(2025-2026) Certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

“Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world.”

Position Available: Certified ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter

General Description of the Role

• Working under the supervision of a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Educational Interpreters facilitate communication between students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HH) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and anyone with whom they communicate. They help adapt teaching techniques, modify curricular content, and maintain assistive technologies to provide the optimal educational experience for the student.

Qualifications Required

• Education: High School Diploma
• Demonstrated skill in American Sign Language    

Qualifications Preferred

• Education: A.A. in Educational Interpreting or related field (education, special education, speech/language pathology, developmental psychology, and/or communication disorders)
• Licensure: EIPA and/or NIC certification ; Authorization of Educational Interpreter through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
• Supervisor: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Compensation: Educational Interpreter Schedule hourly wage
• Status: Non-exempt
• Working Conditions: Heavy lifting; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behaviors

Specific Skills Preferred

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong customer relations skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and collaborate with team members
• Knowledge of and fluency in the mode of communication (American Sign Language, to be used with the student
• Understanding of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics
• Understanding of the social, emotional, physical, communicative, and educational implications of hearing loss
• Effective teaching skills to tutor the student

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to This Job

• Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and accommodations
• Observe students and monitor goals and progress
• Provide direct instructional services and in-class support
• Facilitate student participation in the school environment
• Ensure student safety
• Facilitate communication between D/HH students and teachers, students, and other people in the school environment, accurately conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the sender, (includes lectures, discussions, public address announcements, assemblies, dramatic performances, and instructional videos)
• Interpret verbally for the D/HH student (sign to voice, voice-over interpretation, or translation), and translates oral and written communication into manual communication, (sign to voice or voice-over interpretation) modifying language as needed
• Under the supervision of the Teacher of the D/HH, act as liaison for the D/HH student and consult regularly with teachers regarding coursework content, appropriate intervention, instructional techniques, and remediation strategies
• Advocate for the student (manage acoustic environment, promote awareness of the impact of deafness, recommend communication strategies as needed)
• Modify and adapt curricular content and activities to meet the language needs of the student (pre and post teaching, supplemental instruction, note taking services)
• Observe student progress on IEP goals and objectives and carry out progressive work assignments based on the student’s functioning level
• Help teachers and classmates understand and accept the D/HH student, as well as the role of the Educational Interpreter
• Participate in IEP meetings when determined appropriate by the Teacher of the D/HH
• Demonstrate commitment to program philosophy, goals, and decisions, adhering to established program rules and procedures and providing input regarding program priorities or procedural changes when appropriate
• Help maintain working order of assistive technology (hearing aids, FM systems,, closed captioning devices)
• Communicates job related problems and difficulties with Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Cooperates with program teacher to provide a healthy, functional working environment
• Maintains a positive attitude and act as an appropriate role model at all times

Professionalism

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)
• Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (Roaring Fork School District, CDE, schools,)
• Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, Roaring Fork School District, schools,)
• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
• Responds to districts
• Is respectful and collaborative
• Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time
• Enhances the image of public education
• Displays a willingness to learn new information
• Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
• Follows organizational and district policies

Communication

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
• Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations
• Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations
• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making
• When appropriate, seeks first to understand
• Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

Job Competency 

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Meets all licensing requirements for the position
• Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description
• Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

Personal Growth Progress

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations
• Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities
• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals
• Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.