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Job Fair: Substitute Sign Language Interpreter

Des Moines Public School District
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

TITLE: SUBS Substitute Sign Language Interpereter
DEPARTMENT: Student and Family Services
REPORTS TO: Deaf Education Coordinator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Lead Interpreter

 

POSITION INVENTORY: HDSB
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

 

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Substitute Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the DMPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program & Services and performs related duties as required. The Substitute Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for: interpreting spoken language and signed language as well as conveying information about environmental cues; facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others; using ASL/PSE when interpreting; and assisting deaf and hard of hearing students, as guided by IEP, when not interpreting. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1) Interpret spoken language and signed language as well as conveying information about environmental cues.
2) Facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others.
3) Use ASL/PSE when interpreting.
4) Assisting deaf and hard of hearing students, as guided by IEP, when not interpreting. 

 

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

 

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:

1) A temporary or permanent interpreting license by the state of Iowa.
2) The ability to work with students in kindergarten through high school.
3) The willingness to work at various school sites throughout the district.
4) The ability to obtain transportation to various schools.
5) The ability to exhibit bilingual skills in ASL and English.
6) The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, educators, students, and families. 

 

Desired:
1) Able to sub on short notice.

 

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing

Frequent 33% - 66%

Walking

Occasional 1% - 32%

Sitting

Frequent 33% - 66%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Occasional 1% - 32%

Climbing/Stairs

Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (10 lbs.)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (20 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

 

Telephone

Occasional 1% - 32%

Computer

Occasional 1% - 32%

Other

Constant 67%

Working Conditions

 

Inside

Constant 67%

Outside

Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity

Occasional 1% - 32%

  
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation

 

Approved By: Michael Boyle

Date: 12/11/2019

Salary : $200

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