Centralia-Interpreter for the Deaf 2024-25

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a teacher, this position is responsible for interpretation and translation of lectures and discussions to deaf students as well as other responsibilities assigned by the teacher. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree (or higher) OR 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college OR passing of the Education Testing (ETS) paraeducator assessment
• Ability to finish 28 hours of training in alignment with the Fundamental Course of Study requirements OR have completed the 28 hours of training in another Washington State school district
• Training leading to the Comprehensive Skills Certification with a score of 3.5 on the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) and/or hold a RID certification and pass the written portion of the EIPA
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities
• Able to follow written or verbal direction and take initiative to see clarity and take action when needed
• Ability to voice to sign and sign to voice or cue to voice and voice to cue
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Culture Code including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Successful experience working with self-direction and a high degree of collaboration 
• Ability to act in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment 
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Possession of an understanding of the concept of educational interpreting
• Possession of organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationship with students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school setting
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Experience working with students from diverse background

Essential Functions:

• Assist hearing impaired students in classrooms by using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher and helping the student ask questions of the teacher
• Interprets for hearing impaired students participating in extra-curricular events 
• Interprets behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary; may provide hand-over-hand support as determined by the IEP team
• Understanding of the deaf community
• Motivates, redirects student behavior, and interacts with students in a productive manner
• Stays current on policies and laws related to the field of interpreting for the deaf
• Develops and maintains collaborative and transparent relationships with other district staff, families, and community partners
• Completes all documentation as required by law or prescribed by the Executive Director of Special Services 
• Ability to work with students in a self-contained setting
• Attends staff and other professional meetings as appropriate or directed
• Uses and integrate technology for communication and instruction
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:  $32.31 - $38.58 per hour (2023-24 salary schedule), depending on experience; $.50 additional per hour for individuals with an Associate of Arts degree or higher; $.50 additional per hour for individuals who can write, speak, and read fluently in Spanish

Work schedule: 7.0 hours per day M-F / 192 days per year (including 11 holidays)

Benefits: 11 paid holidays; 11 sick leave days; 3 personal leave days; health insurance through SEBB including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance, State retirement through DRS; other fringe benefits as allowed in the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.