Cued Language Transliterator

Cued Language Transliterator
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Begins: 4/27/2026
8.0 hrs/day (7.5 hours paid, plus 0.5 hour unpaid lunch), Student contact days
$23.70 - $27.10 per hour (Category E), plus single health insurance and district contribution toward single dental insurance

TOP-TIER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Employee benefits are a key component of an employee's total compensation at Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and our plans are amongst the best you will find in Minnesota school districts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that truly stands out:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind. Employees eligible to enroll in a district VEBA medical plan receive an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) contribution between 50%-100% of the plan's annual out-of-pocket maximum, depending on the position. These District-funded contributions can cover a significant portion, and potentially all, of your eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses throughout the year. The District also offers rich Double and Triple co-pay plans that help keep your out-of-pocket expenses low. Visit our website for more information about plan eligibility and premium costs by employee group.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan.
• An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members.
• Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account.

TITLE: CUED LANGUAGE TRANSLITERATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education development certificate (GED), required.
• Completion of a combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• To qualify as a cued speech transliterator, a person shall hold a current applicable transliterator certificate awarded by Testing, Evaluation and Certification Unit, Inc. (TECUnit).

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal

JOB GOAL: Facilitate educational and social communication between deaf/hard of hearing students, their hearing peers, and staff members. Provide interpretation/transliteration of verbal and written information in educational settings. Participate as a team member of the educational team serving these students when requested.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides students with transliteration service in educational settings, including classrooms, conferences, field trips, meetings with school staff, telephone calls, after-school and extracurricular activities, and other school-related functions and activities for students and staff. Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Prepares for transliterate duties and assignments by meeting with teachers, studying the subject matter and necessary cues. Becomes familiar with classroom materials, textbooks, videos and presentations. Checks with teachers for understanding of new concepts or words being presented to students; practices the necessary cues.
• Becomes aware of students' language and skill levels, ensuring appropriate interpreting techniques. Reviews students' IEP's as appropriate to ensure that modifications and accommodations are being provided. Monitors the need for assistive technology, such as TTY's, TV closed captioning, and so forth.
• Works to establish and maintain communication with students, parents, guardians and teachers, in order to be an effective team member. Functions as a team member, while maintaining confidentiality within the team. Directs any comments or questions regarding deaf or hard-of-hearing students' academic progress or other concerns to the appropriate teacher.
• Meets with teachers in order to prepare for interpreting assignments, and to ensure the most efficient use of interpreting services.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level of type. Complies with all state statutes, federal laws, district policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics for sign language interpreters and transliterators.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Student Support Services (or designee).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the MSEA collective bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure:
Apply online