Educational Interpreter - CDI, USDB

Salary: $20.60 - $35.00 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 46389

Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education

Unit: 6290 PED DB INTERPRETING SERVICES

Opening Date: 09/16/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Recruiter: Melanie Butters;

# of Openings: 1

Location: Salt Lake City

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code: AH - Teaching Staff, State Institutions/Educators, USDB. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link:

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.

Job Description

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for a meticulous and responsible CDI Educational Interpreter working in the Salt Lake City area.

Roles and Responsibilities

As an Educational Interpreter you will:

Interprets instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.

Interprets students' questions and statements.

Interprets for school functions as assigned.

May interpret for adults, staff, or other meetings as needed.

Adapts signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.

Tutors as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.

Follows the code of ethics for certified interpreters.

Participates cooperatively as a member of the educational team.

Assists in coordinating note taking for students as needed.

Communicates regularly with instructors, Directors or Lead Interpreter about student progress and concerns.

Follows schedule as determined by program Director or Associate Superintendent.

Is willing to improve signing skills through in-service trainings and additional classes.

May travel to other USDB campuses as needed.

Minimum Requirements

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

Must be a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

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

Why Should You Join Our Team

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.

-Insurance:

High deductible option that costs little per paycheck and the State contributes money into a health saving account for you to use.

Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.

Low premium cost for dental and vision insurance.-Retirement:

You can choose to receive a pension with a 401k or a 401k option only where the state matches 10-12% of your wage.

The State also matches up to $26 per paycheck into your 401k on top of what you will already be receiving.-Paid time off:

Earn 4 hours of paid time off and 4 hours of sick leave every pay period.

11 paid holidays.There are many other voluntarily/miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click

The Agency

To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click

Supplemental Information

Certification as an interpreter in the State of Utah or other interpreter certification recognized by the State of Utah.

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

This is a full-time position, work schedule Monday - Friday, six-and-one-half (6-1/2) hours per day, 181 days per school year.

Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits:

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Do you have a current Sign Language Certification from the Utah Certification Board, EIPA rating of 3.5 or higher, or other interpreter certification recognized by the State of Utah?

Yes

No

02

Please list all Sign Language certification(s) you currently hold.

03

Please give a detailed description of your job-related experience as an Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing.

04

Do you understand that there are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack (which are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive), and are you able and willing to work under these conditions?

Yes

No

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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. Will you be able to meet these requirements?

Yes

No

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