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

Durango School District 9-R•Durango, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Durango School District is accepting applications for an Educational Interpreter for the 2026/2027 school year. The position is assigned to the student(s), not to a specific school location. The interpreter will assist in facilitating communication between deaf/hard of hearing (D/hh) students and hearing staff and students by using sign language appropriate for the learning level of the student(s). This includes adapting language and materials to meet the needs of D/hh students, assisting in providing tutoring for academic classes and lessons, and providing information to hearing staff and students to assist in better understanding the needs of D/hh students. The role also involves developing and promoting good community relations among various community and school clientele. The work calendar follows the Student Service Provider schedule of 181 days during the school year, with an additional 3 weeks for the Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program. The position begins August 17, 2026.

Requirements

Minimum requirement AA in ASL/Interpreting or equivalent.
Must hold a Colorado Department of Education Educational Interpreter Authorization, or be able to obtain by the start date of this position.
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.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to communicate effectively in various signing systems: Exact English, Signed English, American Sign Language, finger spelling, and silent mouthing.
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.

Nice To Haves

Educational Interpreting experience

Responsibilities

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.
Is responsible for communicating with the student’s parents/guardians about interpreting services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.