Description
Sign Language Facilitator
District Wide
31.25 hours/week | Monday-Friday | 7:30 am - 2:15 pm
Starting Wage: $19.61-$22.25/hr, increases with experience + Benefits
*This position start 8/31/26
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is looking for a motivated and energetic individual who has knowledge and experience in American Sign Language.
Facilitates deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students communication within the educational environment across all settings; e.g. teacher communications to student, centers/small groups, presentations, lunch, recess, hallways, playtime, and school related extracurricular activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent combination of education
- plus one year experience working with children.
- 60 semester credit or 90 quarter credits of college or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment
- Requires a minimum of a certificate of graduation from a post-secondary interpreter-training program
Certifications required:
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level III certification or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), CI & CT (Required)
- NIC is also accepted
Desirable Qualifications:
- Understanding of the English language, especially grammar
- Hearing aids and microphones; cleaning, testing and troubleshooting
- Deaf culture
- Children and their development
Desirable Skills:
- Expressive American Sign Language
- Receptive American Sign Language
- Ability to work with students
- Organizing the necessary materials for teaching sign language
- Ability to be flexible regarding work assignments
Additional Information:
- Individuals pursuing certification may apply (pre-certified).
- Cued speech is not required.
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
- Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
- District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
- District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement
- The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan.
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email at noncerthr@isd709.org