Substitute Educational Interpreter, USDB

Substitute Educational Interpreter, USDB

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $20.60 - $35.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Melanie Butters | [email protected] | 385-460-8266
Application Deadline – 5/31/2027

If you are interested in a challenging and highly rewarding position working closely with individual students, this is the position for you.  A Substitute Educational Interpreter acts as an Educational Interpreter in the absence of the assigned Educational Interpreter. 

Key Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities
As a Substitute Educational Interpreter you will:

• Interpret instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.
• Interpret students' questions and statements.
• Interpret for school functions as assigned.
• Adapt signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.
• Tutor as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.
• Follow the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
• Participate cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Assist in coordinating note taking for students as needed.
• Communicate regularly with instructors, program Director or Specialist and Lead Interpreter about student progress and concerns.
• Follow schedule as determined by program Director or Specialist
• Willing to improve signing skills through in-service and additional classes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• EIPA 4.0 or higher, Utah Professional Certificate or National Certification recognized by the Utah Interpreter Program.  May give consideration to candidates with EIPA rating 3.5-3.9 or State Novice Certification.
• Knowledge of the role and function of the Educational Interpreter
• Techniques and methods of teaching deaf and hearing impaired students
• Culture in the deaf community, especially as it relates to education
• Communicate fluently in American Sign Language and other sign systems
• Code of Ethics for interpreters
• Scientific and technical terminology used in various educational subjects
• Ability to demonstrate broad and fluent use of vocabulary, with a variety of strategies for communicating new vocabulary
• Use of appropriate signs and sign correctly in a variety of situations
• Demonstrate proper use of grammar
• Sign complex constructions
• Comprehend signed messages accurately
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack.  (Risks are related to the possibility or working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)
• There are moderate physical requirements for this position, as work requires the physical exertion associated with sign language interpreting, including situations requiring long periods of interpreting.
• These positions are "on-call" only.  Monday - Friday for up to six and a half (6 1/2) hours a day for nine (9) months during each school year.

About the Role

Location – Multiple Locations throughout the State of Utah
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AH - Teaching Staff, State Institutions/Educators, USDB

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.