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.

Centralia-Interpreter for the Deaf 2024-25