Interpreter for the Deaf

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Services Location: Special Services (itinerant)

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

Ability to voice to sign and sign to voice or cue to voice and voice to cue
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

· Able to follow written or verbal direction and take initiative to see clarity and take action when needed

· 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

Possession of an understanding of the concept of educational interpreting

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude

· Successful experience working with self-direction and a high degree of collaboration

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

· 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

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in a school setting

· Ability to speak Spanish

· Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

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: $33.50 - $40.00 per hour, 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: 6.5 hours per day, 192 days per school year

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.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org with a letter of interest, resume, two professional references AND submit a letter of interest to Tammie Jensen-Tabor, Executive Director of Special Services at tjensen-tabor@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Tammie Jensen-Tabor.