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American Sign Language (ASL) - Language Facilitator
Date of Availability 2025-2026 School Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: Badger, MN

Position Summary:
The ASL Language Facilitator supports students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) by providing communication access through American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and additional language facilitation services.  

Qualifications:

1. Fluency in American Sign Language
2. Knowledge and experience in educational and other interpreting settings preferred
3. American Sign Language Certification preferred
4. Strong communication and collaboration skills

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Sign Language Interpreter - up to .8 FTE
Date of Availability: 2025-2026 School Year
Date Closing: Open Until Filled

Position Summary:
Our Sign Language Interpreters play a critical role in ensuring full communication access within the educational environment between Deaf and hard-of-hearing students who use sign language and their teacher, the student’s peers, and other school personnel. This position serves as an integral member of the student’s school-based team.

Qualifications:

1. Interpreter and transliterator certificates awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or the general level interpreter proficiency certificate awarded by the National Association of the Deaf, or a comparable state certification from the Department of Education.
2. Completion of an interpreter/transliterator training program affiliated with an accredited education institution.  AA Degree preferred.
3. Possess fluency in ASL interpreting and/or English transliteration as measured by current state mandate, RID, or NAD (National Association of the Deaf) certifications. 

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Occupational Therapist (OT)
School-based Occupational Therapist to be assigned to NWRIC member district schools.  Using a collaborative model, school based occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory components of student performance.  
Open Until Filled

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Speech-Language Clinicians (SLP/SLPA)
Speech-Language Clinicians to be assigned to NWRIC member district schools. CFY supervision is available.  Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Minnesota.  Applicants working towards a Masters degree will be considered.
Open Until Filled

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Application Process:
Submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts/certification, license(s), and 2 letters of recommendation to Kim Johnson, Director of Special Education.  
Mailing Address:  Address: PO Box 9, Newfolden MN 56738

If you have questions regarding the position(s), please email Kim Johnson, Director of Special Education at [email protected] or call 218-874-8215.