Contract Interpreter (Part Time)

Job Description
Job Description Job Title: Licensed ASL Interpreter (Temporary/As Needed)

Position Summary
Assignment Type: As- needed / recurring, on-site at TUSD school sites (100+ facilities)
SEU is seeking a licensed American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide in-person interpretation services for hearing-impaired TUSD staff, primarily supporting one full-time and one part-time hearing-impaired teacher, with additional one-off assignments for other hearing-impaired staff throughout the school year. This is a K-12 public school environment requiring the highest standard of professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide real-time, in-person ASL interpretation for assigned hearing-impaired teacher(s) during instructional periods, staff meetings, parent communications, and other work-related interactions
Respond to one-off interpretation requests for other hearing-impaired TUSD staff as scheduled by the District
Maintain accuracy and neutrality in interpretation; do not editorialize, summarize, or omit content
Adhere to TUSD site procedures: visitor sign-in, badge requirements, campus safety protocols
Maintain strict confidentiality of all student, staff, and District information (FERPA)
Report any scheduling conflicts, site issues, or concerns to the SEU Account Manager and TUSD supervisor promptly
Arrive punctually and be prepared for the full duration of scheduled assignments
Required Qualifications

Current Arizona ASL interpreter licensure (per Arizona statute governing interpreter credentialing) — required before any assignment begins
RID certification (or equivalent nationally recognized credential) strongly preferred
Prior experience interpreting in an educational (K-12) setting strongly preferred; experience interpreting in professional/institutional settings (courts, municipal, healthcare) considered relevant
Ability to pass a criminal background check per A.R.S. §15-509
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card per A.R.S. §15-512, prior to assignment start
Reliable transportation to travel between TUSD sites as needed (personal vehicle use permitted for travel to assignment location only — interpreters may not drive or operate a TUSD/District-owned vehicle)
Valid Arizona driver's license and personal auto insurance, if driving is required to reach assignment sites
Schedule

Primarily daytime hours aligned to the school day; some flexibility may be required for staff meetings, events, or parent conferences outside standard hours
Frequency varies: recurring standing assignment(s) for the named teacher(s), plus intermittent one-off requests
Reporting Structure

~ Day-to-day direction from TUSD site supervisor