Educational Interpreter II

Job
Position Type:
Educational Interpreter II
Date Posted: 5/28/2026

Location:

AK STATE SCHOOL DEAF/HARD HEAR

Date Available:

08/14/2026

The Educational Interpreter interprets and transliterates between deaf students and English speaking non-signers in school-related environments. The interpreter provides other supports to the learning environment such as directing attention and identifying environmental sounds. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

• Acquire an EIPA 4.0 or above and pass the knowledge Written Test within three years of hire.
• Be fluent in American Sign Language and spoken/written English, including academic English.
• Effectively and accurately comprehend, interpret, and transliterate ASL to English and vice versa among students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.
• Be knowledgeable about American Deaf culture and sensitive to multicultural environmental conditions.

• Associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in American Sign Language Interpreting from an accredited college or university.
• Working toward RID certification or equivalent.
• Completion of an educational interpreter training program, or documented proof of ongoing participation in interpreter training activities.
• Minimum of two years of paid interpreting work.
• Possession and maintenance of an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment rating of 3.5.
• Receipt of a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Knowledge Assessment (EIPA‑WT).

• Interprets and transliterates between Deaf & Hard of Hearing students and English speaking non-signers in classroom and other settings, including campus, community, and school-related extracurricular activities.
• Interprets and transliterates between Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff and English speaking non-signers for school related purposes, when not assigned to students.
• Adapts signing level to communication needs of the students.
• Ensures appropriate logistics such as lighting and seating are implemented for effective interpreting.
• Prepares for content and message delivery of instructional materials.
• Provides clear and appropriate information for substitute interpreters.
• Functions as a member of the educational team, participating in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Attends interpreter training and skill building sessions annually.
• Interacts with the public as a representative of AKSD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the role, duties, and functions of an educational interpreter.
• Works with students ages 3 to 21 with a variety of disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
• Works as an effective educational team member.
• Abides by Anchorage School District protocol/policy and exercises discretion in handling confidential information.
• Maintains professional boundaries as noted in the Alaska Educational Interpreter Handbook.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner. Cognitive skills to understand instructions, recall facts, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.

Professional environment with diverse individuals. Exposure to video displays and outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

Employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform additional duties as requested by authorized personnel.

Anchorage School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Postings current as of 6/5/2026 2:38:23 PM CST.