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Educational Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Holland Public Schools, located in Holland, Michigan, is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. Holland Public Schools offers a dual language immersion program in Spanish in grades K-8. The district has a diverse student population with approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Multiracial, 3% Asian, and 35% White and approximately 64% free and reduced lunch. Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet, Lake Macatawa. You will love the outdoor activities, the diverse community, and be able to create the lifestyle you choose. Holland provides a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, or watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan. No matter what your interests, you won't be disappointed!

POSITION TITLE: Educational Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

LOCATION: District

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: The person selected for this position will be the one who offers the best combination of training, experience, and attributes in accordance with the following: EIPA certified, elementary or secondary endorsed, performance score of 4.0 and passing score of the EIPA written test, PREFERRED. Experience working with DHH children preferred. Ability to demonstrate mature judgment and moral and ethical behavior. Ability to carry out instructions and responsibilities. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job. Must meet the requirements of School Safety Legislation Complete Fingerprint records required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Educational Sign Language Interpreter's primary function is to facilitate communications among deaf or hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system. Furthermore, the interpreter may be asked to provide additional services for the student as needed. Responsibilities include:

• Providing interpreter services of verbal and written communications for deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Providing voice interpretation as needed.
• Duties include interpreting a variety of materials in American Sign Language and may include providing some tutoring, supportive duties, and related work as required.
• Providing language instruction (preview or review of language concepts) during general education classroom time.
• Providing interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, during regularly scheduled school hours.
• Participating as a DHH/Educational team member to serve the needs of ALL students (including but not limited to making copies, filing, cutting, preparing materials, supervising, toileting, etc.)
• Serving as a liaison to promote good public relations between the deaf/hard of hearing students, hearing peers, staff, faculty members, and parents.
• Participating as a part of the instructional team to provide continuity of instruction for students as identified in their Individual Education Plan or as assigned by the Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance, performance, and physical ability to do the job.

COMPENSATION: Salary based on Board of Education/ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Staff Agreement

APPLICANTS: Holland Public Schools encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Candidates should apply for this position online at: This position will be posted until it is filled. Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Everyone is welcome at our school events as well. Call 494-2005 and we will make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons. Inquiries regarding our district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Karen Sherwood, Deputy Superintendent, Holland Public Schools, 320 W. 24th St., Holland, MI 49423 (616) 494-2025.

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