Interpreter DHH- Hearing Sign Language Interpreter (2026-2027 School Year)
On-site American Sign Language interpreter at Wichita Public Schools' Southeast High School for the 2026-2027 school year, providing communication access between spoken English and ASL for d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, staff, and families. Requires current interpreting certification and ongoing continuing education.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Southeast High School
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Technical writing
- Posted
Must have
- Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English
- Maintain required certification and continuing education
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and the RID/NAIE Code of Professional Conduct
- Serve as an impartial language professional; no teaching, tutoring, curriculum modification, or educational decision-making while interpreting
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to give and obtain information
- Ability to perform as an effective team player and collaborate with Deaf Interpreters and educational staff
- Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet daily building demands
- Exhibit a professional manner, positive attitude, and proper standards of professional dress and appearance
- Physical ability to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, stoop, climb steps, and demonstrate good finger dexterity
- Ability to react immediately to an emergency for the safety and welfare of students and staff
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
Full description
Job Title\: Interpreter, DHH (Hearing Sign Language Interpreter)
Position Function\: Under the supervision of an administrator and the direction of certificated/licensed staff, Wichita Public Schools Interpreting Services employees provide interpreting services that ensure equitable access to communication by facilitating effective signed and spoken communication among students, staff, and families who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing.
The hearing Sign Language Interpreter provides communication access by interpreting between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL) or another signed communication system. The interpreter facilitates communication accurately, completely, and impartially without assuming instructional responsibilities.
Essential Performance Responsibilities\:
· Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English.
· Provide communication access during classroom instruction, assessments, therapies, meetings, environmental cues, peer interactions, field trips, extracurricular activities, and school-sponsored events.
· Interpret all communication faithfully without adding, omitting, or simplifying content.
· Prepare for assignments by reviewing instructional materials and specialized terminology.
· Collaborate with Deaf Interpreters and educational staff to ensure effective communication access.
· Participate in interpreter teaming when appropriate.
· Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and the RID/NAIE Code of Professional Conduct.
· Maintain required certification and continuing education.
· Serves as an impartial language professional.
· Does not teach or tutor while interpreting.
· Does not modify curriculum or instructional content.
· Does not provide language instruction or intervention.
· Does not make educational decisions on behalf of the student.
· Supports self-advocacy on the part of the student for the purpose of preparing the student to become increasingly independent.
· Support equitable access to educational opportunities.
· Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
· Demonstrate professionalism and effective collaboration.
· Participate in professional development.
· Promote respectful relationships with students, families, and staff.
· Follow district policies and safety procedures.