Senior Consultant – Staff Interpreter

State of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for four (4) Part-Time Senior Consultant – Staff (ASL) Interpreter positions within the Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Department. These positions provide high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students and staff in educational, extracurricular, and professional settings. Interpreters work collaboratively with Deaf colleagues and other interpreting professionals to ensure equitable communication access while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service. Assignments may include classroom instruction, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, staff meetings, trainings, student activities, field trips, assemblies, and other school-related events. Interpreters are expected to follow the communication preferences of each consumer, adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, and support CSDB's Deaf-centered, Deaf-led philosophy. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, at-will position with a minimum schedule of 20 hours per week during the school calendar year. Occasional evening hours and travel may be required. Hourly compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with formal interpreter training.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification or National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
• Five (5) years of diverse professional interpreting experience (excluding educational interpreting).
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced Plus (Level 4) or higher, as determined by an approved assessment in accordance with CSDB policy.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Colorado Educational Interpreter Authorization (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experience interpreting in educational settings.
• Experience working with DeafBlind individuals and/or Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs).
• Demonstrated commitment to Deaf-centered, Deaf-led service delivery.
• Native or near-native ASL fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students and staff in educational, extracurricular, and professional settings.
• Work collaboratively with Deaf colleagues and other interpreting professionals to ensure equitable communication access.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service.
• Follow the communication preferences of each consumer.
• Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Support CSDB's Deaf-centered, Deaf-led philosophy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PERA retirement plans, including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution options
• Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave, as applicable
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within the State of Colorado

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior