This position is for an Temporary Educational Paraprofessional Specialist-ASL Interpreter. The position is anticipated to be 6.0 hours per day 8:50am - 3:20pm. Position to end June 11, 2026 or the last day of school or if changes to student enrollment occur.

It is a one-on-one student specific position, as an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, and will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of deaf and/or hard of hearing special education students, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

Cover Letter
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation
High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
College transcript OR state approved ParaPro Assessment Score report

Position Summary:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Essential Job Functions:

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Assist deaf or hard of hearing students in mainstream, resource or self-contained classrooms. Includes using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher, helping the student ask questions of the teacher
Assists deaf or hard of hearing students in the interaction and communication with hearing students and staff
Interpret for deaf or hard of hearing students participating in extra-curricular events and for adult deaf parent-teacher conferences
Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom
Will interpret behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary
Ability to voice to sign and sign to voice or cue to voice and voice to cue

Other Job Functions:

Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills
Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
Performs the essential of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Completes work at assigned workstations
Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Minimum Employment Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, must meet one of the following:

Have received a qualifying score on a state approved paraeducator assessment; or
Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
Have earned 72 quarter credits (100 level or higher) or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher) at an accredited college or university

Job Requirements:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience paid or volunteer with school age children
Education Required: High School diploma or recognized equivalent, in combination with post secondary education or equivalent qualifications as previously stated
Must have met the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) standard of 3.5 in both the written and performance skills assessment prior to hire.
Required completion of core competencies as defined by IDIEA
Required passage of American Sign Language (ASL) test

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.

Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost paid by applicant), Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form, First Aid/CPR Certification, and Vaccine series, as required for health safety assurances.

Reports To: Director of Special Education and Building Principal

Additional Job Information:
This position is temporary and not subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement; includes pro-rated health benefits and sick leave; does not include paid holidays or personal days. Temporary positions end on the last student day of the current school year or upon change in program needs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Temporary positions are not subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Local 252 Bargaining Agreement per Article 1.2.5 Temporary Employee. Temporary positions include health benefits, as described below, and sick leave. It does not include paid holidays or personal days. See Article 7-Leaves and Article 16-Schedule A. 2024/25 hourly rate posted, 2025/26 rate TBD.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans and other voluntary benefits.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th St, Chehalis WA 98532

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