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Level 2 Paraeducator/ Sign Language Interpreter JobID: 3017

+ Position Type:

Support Staff/ Sign Language Interpreter

+ Date Posted:

5/28/2025

+ Location:

All Schools

Helena School District is seeking a certified Sign Language Interpreter for the 2025-2026 school year. Seeking Interpreters for an Elementary student, Middle School student and High School student.

The Sign Language Interpreter (Para educator Level 2) serves students who are hard of hearing or deaf individually and in small groups. This position is assigned to one student and stays with that student as they advance grades; this includes moving schools. These positions may be for up to seven (7) hours per school day. At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a Level ll Paraeducator/ Sign Language Interpreter, you contribute to this mission by assisting students individually and in small groups. Some of what you will do:

+ Translate the classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into sign language.

+ Translate students' responses from sign language into English during class time.

+ May provide interpreting services during lunch and recess, depending on the student's needs.

+ Interpret at special events (such as field trips, student instructor conferences and special meetings).

+ Assist deaf or hard of hearing students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.

+ Assist with behavior management programs and techniques, as requested.

+ Assist in students Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals under the direction of instructional personnel.

+ May escort children to and from various rooms.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

To become part of this dedicated team, you need:

+ A High School diploma or general education diploma (GED)

+ At least three (3) months of related experience and/or training;

+ Current certification on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment with a 3.5 score or higher;

+ Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District.

+ Prior experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing children is preferred.

The current entry level salary range is $15.80-$19.33 per hour in addition to a $5.00 per hour stipend depending on education level and applicable relevant school-related experience as determined by the district. Please note, salary amounts for the 2025-2026 school year are undetermined at this time. Upon negotiations, salary wages will be updated to reflect these changes.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to paid sick and vacation leave, 3 paid personal days, 14 paid school calendar related days (i.e., Winter Break, Spring Break), 8 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving, and health benefit coverage including coverage during the summer break.

These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year and will remain open until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

How to Apply

Complete the online application to include a cover letter.

Question? Email [email protected].

Important Notes

+ This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Helena School District and the Helena Education Association.

+ This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.

+ Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email [email protected] or call (406) 324-2010. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.