Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Educational Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication and assists teachers in the classroom. The Educational Sign Language Interpreter works independently to provide educational sign language interpreter services to students with hearing impairments within the school and home environment.

Assignment/Location:
This position is 32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule and will serve the Lyle School District.

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.

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.

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

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Classroom setting.
2. Sufficient physical stamina and agility to perform sign language functions continuously through workday.
3. Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

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, 360-952-3328, melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, wendy.niehaus@esd112.org
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, jeffrey.niess@esd112.org

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.