Educational Interpreter

🇺🇸 Normal, Illinois 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $22 - $29 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Educational Interpreter to provide interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, ages 3 to 21, across classroom settings, school events, and extracurricular activities. The interpreter’s placement at Thomas Metcalf School or University High School depends on student need and can shift from year to year. This role follows the academic calendar and is subject to layoff during the summer break.

Highlights

Provide interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students ages 3 to 21 across classroom settings, school events, and extracurricular activities.
Placement at Thomas Metcalf School or University High School depends on student need and can change from year to year.
Hold a Statement of Approval from the Illinois State Board of Education identifying valid sign language interpreting credentials, including Interim approval.
Process high-level and technical language quickly to support classroom instruction.
Transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building as needed.
Demonstrate some physical education activities for clarification when working at the elementary level.
Work 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Pay ranges from $22.18 to $28.83 per hour.
Position is subject to academic break layoff, typically mid-May through mid-August, with funding confirmed through June 30, 2027.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement planning options, and tuition waiver for staff and their eligible dependents.