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: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.

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.

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.

Employment Requirements:

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

Salary : $29 - $36