2026/2027 Licensed Educational Interpreter, Durango School District, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District is accepting applications for an Educational Interpreter for the 20206/2027 school year.  The position is assigned to the student(s), not to a specific school location.  Must hold a Colorado Department of Education Educational Interpreter Authorization, or be able to obtain by the start date of this position.  Work Calendar follows Student Service Provider 181 days with additional 3 weeks for the Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program.  The position begins August 17, 2026.

Job Title: Licensed Educational Interpreter      Pay Grade: Student Service Provider Schedule

Job Family: Student Service Provider             FLSA Status: Exempt 

Department: Student Services                      Prepared Date: 04/04/2023; rev.3/20/26  

Typical Work Year: 181 Days during the school year plus an  additional 3 weeks for ESY work in the Summer 

SUMMARY: Assist in facilitating communication between deaf/hard of hearing (D/hh) students and hearing staff and  students by using sign language appropriate for learning level of student(s); adapts language and materials to meet the needs of D/hh; assist in providing tutoring for academic classes and lessons; provides information to hearing staff and students to  assist in better understanding the needs of D/hh students. Develops and promotes good community relations among various  community and school clientele. This position does include three weeks of ESY work in the summer with assigned student(s). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform  each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability  required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ensures the student receives and understands communication presented in an educational setting through the interpreting  process. 
• Works with assigned student(s) to learn, and progress in their proficiency with, American Sign Language (ASL) if the  student is not already proficient in ASL. 
• Develops familiarity with general studies to which assigned in order to interpret more effectively and prepare for  instructional assistance. 
• Assists in providing tutorial services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students reinforcing concepts taught in the general  education classroom. 
• Follows up on classroom presentations with some type of assessment and reinforcement making sure there are no misunderstandings by the students on what has been given by the classroom teacher. 
• Assists instructors and counselors by monitoring behavior during the school day; follows through with behavior  programs established by instructors, counselors, and student service providers for the students. 
• Discusses assignment related information with other members of the education team, (e.g., other educational interpreters, teachers, supervisors) who are directly responsible for the educational program of the student for whom the interpreter delivers service. 
• Assists the student’s teachers and case manager with communication with the student’s parents/guardians. The  interpreter is responsible for communicating with the student’s parents/guardians about interpreting services. · Perform other duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to insure that students are supervised at all times. 
• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work. 
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified. 
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property 
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law. 
• Use the District’s internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy. 
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or their designees. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum requirement AA in ASL/Interpreting or equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE: Educational Interpreting experience is preferred by may not be necessary for hiring. Must be able to  demonstrate extensive knowledge of the various signing systems to include; Exact English, Signed English, American Sign  Language, finger spelling and silent mouthing. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license required. Must have Colorado Department of  Education Educational Interpreter Authorization or be eligible to obtain by the start date. Ability to communicate effectively in  various signing systems: Exact English, Signed English, American Sign Language, finger spelling, and silent mouthing. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: 

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills Consultation skills
• Ability to work with adults in team setting. 
• Ability to work one-on-one or in small groups with students. Interpreting skills (voice to sign and sign to  voice). 
• Knowledge of deaf culture Organization skills. 
• Tutoring skills. 
• Ability to develop and support the behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and  reinforcement systems 
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and District Policies, Superintendent’s policies and  building/department procedures. 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: 

• Microcomputers and general office equipment. 
• Microsoft Office applications. 
• Student Information Systems. 

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.

Salary : $50,739 - $71,092