2026-27 Sign Language Interpreter Tutor

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on February 9, 2026. Handshake automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5497752 
 

PSD is hosting an Integrated Services (Special Education) Hiring Event on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from approximately 4:00 pm - 9:00pm, where we will be conducting in-person interviews for this and other licensed positions for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you no later than February 24, 2026, with further details. This pool is for multiple positions at various sites.

Pay Range: $28.98-$32.46/hr, based on qualifications and experience*

Hours/day: 7

Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, school staff, peers and others by facilitating communication, spoken and signed, using sign language. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

JOB TASKS: 

1. Facilitate all communication between deaf and hard of hearing students, staff, peers and others by using appropriate sign language. Interpret message faithfully and completely per CDE code of ethics guidelines in all situations. Use sign language appropriate for learning level of students and adapt sign language level and/or mode to meet the communication needs of students. Ensure appropriate logistics for background noise levels, environmental lighting, student seating and use of adaptive devices. Scribe for students that are receiving the service as stated on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

2. Tutor academic classes and lessons as needed under the supervision of a licensed teacher. 

3. Record daily documentation of all student-related activity. Maintain required records and files. 

4. Prepare instructional visual/tactile aids and prepare for future lessons. 

5. Consult with team to ensure student is meeting current IEP goals. 

6. Advocate for students by communicating students’ social, emotional and academic progress and needs with appropriate staff and by assisting staff and peers in understanding hearing loss/deaf culture, sign language rates and use of interpreters/tutors. 

7. May assist multi-needs students with toileting and/or medical needs. 

8. Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions. 

9. Foster student independence and peer relations by introducing sign language to hearing peers. 

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Interpreter Preparation/Training Program leading to an Educational Interpreter Authorization/Certification 

• Completion of year two in a four year program (eligible for the EIPA exam and to apply for a CDE authorization) 

• EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) 

• Pass the written EIPA (pass/fail) and the performance EIPA (score of 3.5 or higher) 

• One to two years of related experience 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Educational Interpreter Authorization issued by Colorado Department of Education • Valid US driver’s license 

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire 

• Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire)

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org