What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified District?
SUMMARY
Facilitates communication between deaf and hearing impaired students and their hearing peers, teachers and others through interpreting and transliterating – voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance
Proficiency of Interpreting skills through one of the following:
Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) OR
One or more of the following Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certifications:
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Certified, Advanced, or Master
Certification of Transliteration
Certificate of Interpretation
Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC)
OR
Valid Certificate from the National Associate of the Deaf (NAD) at level 3, 4 or 5
Verbal, signed, and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, Signed English, fingerspelling and/or other modes of communication with Hearing Impaired (HI) students and adults.
Basic knowledge of child development and language development.
Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree, or higher
General Interpreter License issued by the Arizona Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH)
Previous experience working with youth or adults in educational interpreting and/or tutoring.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Must hold a Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) and personal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of auto insurance policy. Coverage must be valid throughout term of employment. Must submit evidence of insurance of $30,000 bodily injury liability & $10,000 property damage liability.
COMMENTS
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites vary
Classification: Supervisory/Professional – Grade: 12
FTE: .88 – 7 hours per day - 4 positions available
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Salary : $23 - $26
