Staff ASL Interpreter

State of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is seeking a Full Time Senior Consultant – Staff (ASL) Interpreter. This role provides high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students and staff in various settings including educational, extracurricular, and professional environments. The interpreter will collaborate with Deaf colleagues and other interpreting professionals to ensure effective communication access, upholding professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service standards. Responsibilities include interpreting in classroom instruction, IEP meetings, staff meetings, trainings, student activities, field trips, and assemblies. The interpreter must respect consumer communication preferences, adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct, and support CSDB's Deaf-centered, Deaf-led philosophy. This is a Full Time at-will position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week during the school calendar year, with potential for occasional evening hours and travel. Compensation will be based on 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 successfully pass a background investigation prior to employment.
• Must maintain required professional certification throughout employment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• 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.
• Interpret in educational, extracurricular, and professional settings.
• Collaborate with Deaf colleagues and other interpreting professionals.
• Ensure equitable communication access.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service.
• Interpret in classroom instruction, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, staff meetings, trainings, student activities, field trips, and assemblies.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior