What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Language Interpreter position at Los Angeles Unified School District?
Sign Language Interpreter at Los Angeles Unified School District
Application Deadline
12/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
213-241-3455
Number of Openings
Salary
46.46 - 57.03 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Los Angeles Unified School District Sign Language Interpreter $46.46-$57.03/ hour About the Job: A Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard-of hearing, hearing instructors, staff members, and peers within an educational environment; and works with the educational team to provide scaffolding and improve the student’s signing capacities using any of a variety of sign or verbal communication systems such as American Sign Language (ASL) in a highly proficient manner, reflecting the affect of the speaker and/or signer. Interprets between students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and English speakers at a regular conversational rate in a variety of educational settings, including but not limited to, classroom lectures and activities, group discussions, assemblies, and counseling sessions; meanwhile accommodating student language gaps and acting as their language model. Interprets at off-campus activities such as field trips, job interviews, and co-curricular activities. Confers with students, faculty and staff to utilize common signs for academic technical subject matter that exists in the local educational community; and may develop new signs as needed. Provides voice interpretation for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals in order to ensure that communication is met between all individuals, as needed. Utilizes standardized signs used in the educational setting and community. Performs related duties as assigned. Benefits: Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in th
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