Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

Educational Interpreter For The Deaf

Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Educational Interpreter for the Deaf facilitates communication and assists teachers in the classroom. The Educational Interpreter for the Deaf works independently to provide services to students with hearing impairments within the school and home environment.

Salary: The full salary range for this position is $30.18 - $36.72 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range. Assignment/Location: We are recruiting for an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf to serve the Entiat School District. This position is 35 hrs/wk, school year schedule.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. Only complete applications will be considered.

A complete application will include:

1. Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years
2. At least three professional references and contact information
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position
4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions:

1. Interpret lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies and student comments in all school related settings.
2. Interpret communications between hearing, deaf and hard of hearing students, parents and/or staff members in the classroom, at conferences, IEP meetings and other school activities.
3. Assist certificated and classified staff to implement programs for students with hearing impairments.
4. Work as a resource specialist with hearing impaired students and their teachers to develop language, articulation and academic skills within the school and home environment.
5. Supervise students.
6. Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
7. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Must meet one of the following within one calendar year of employment: a. Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0 and the EIPA written test with a passing score; OR b. hold National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the EIPA written test with a passing score.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience as an interpreter in an educational setting.
2. Knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at View phone number on click.appcast.io.