Job Posting

Position Available:

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Position Details:

    Location: Foley Elementary School, 743 Penn Street, Foley, MN

    Hours: 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on student contact days

    Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

    Salary: $33-$37 per hour, dependent on experience and certification

Essential Duties:

• Interpret Classroom Communication � Provide real-time ASL interpretation of spoken language, classroom instructions, and peer interactions to ensure the student has full access to communication.
• Facilitate Social Interaction � Support the student's ability to engage with peers by interpreting during recess, lunch,  group activities, and classroom discussions.
• Adapt Communication to Developmental Level � Modify signing style and vocabulary to match the student's language development and comprehension level.
• Collaborate with the Educational Team � Work closely with teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other support staff to reinforce learning goals and ensure consistency in communication strategies.
• Support Language Development � Reinforce language skills by modeling appropriate ASL use and encouraging the student's expressive and receptive communication.
• Ensure Inclusion in Activities � Interpret and facilitate participation in music, gym, and other sensory-based activities while maintaining accessibility for the student.
• Maintain Confidentiality and Professionalism � Adhere to ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards in educational interpreting.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program affiliated with an accredited educational institution
• Current national interpreter certification (RID or NAD) or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Certification.
• Individuals pursuing certification may apply, and mentoring will be arranged.

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews scheduled accordingly.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants must complete an application within the Frontline Application Portal, which can be found via the job post on the employment page of the Foley Public Schools website: www.foley.k12.mn.us

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Adam Kluver, Foley Elementary School Principal, at (320) 968-7286 or [email protected]