Job Description:

Position Title: Sign Language Communication Facilitator

Salary: $20.56 per hour

Status: Full-time classified 9-month position

Schedule: The position follows the school calendar schedule, August 12, 2026, through May 27, 2027

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process. 

Summary of Work

• Facilitate sign language communication between deaf and hearing consumers in an educational environment that includes academic and after-school activities such as classrooms, field trips, assemblies, counseling sessions, meeting and extracurricular activities.
• Sign for deaf consumer direct and overheard conversations, through the use of sign language and spoken English and knowledge about accessibility; convey the content and spirit of the speaker.
• Act as advocate for deaf students who may not be able to advocate for themselves. Support services for deaf consumers may include interpreters, note-takers, and closed captioned services and other assistive listening devices. 
• Provide deaf students with assistance, as needed, with assignments and/or homework.
• Assist teachers requesting and/or requiring aid services (in the classroom) for students who are deaf.
• Use state cars to transport students to/from classes or after school activities and provide supervision inside vehicle and from vehicle to activity as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or GED
• Proficient in American Sign Language as demonstrated with a Certificate of Completion through completion of an accredited interpreter training program

All applications must be made via the ND Careers website. Paper or e-mailed submissions will no longer be accepted. Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the posted closing date. Only complete applications will be considered and must include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three professional references

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact Diane Frelich at V/TTY: (701) 665-4400 or diane.frelich@k12.nd.us

The finalist for the position will be subject to state and federal criminal background checks, which includes fingerprinting.