ProTech Special Education Sign Language Interpreter - Woodburn

Pro Tech Special Education Sign Language Interpreter – Woodburn ()

• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location: Student Services
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Hours: M/T/Th/F 7:30‑2:45 / W 7:30‑1:30

Salary: $31.95 – $33.90

Reports to: Student Services Director or Designee

Under the supervision of the Student Services Director/Assistant Director/Designee, the Educational Sign Language Interpreter will assist in the supervision of instructional and all other activities by interpreting and tutoring for deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students on an individual and small‑group basis.

• Assist the program instructor(s) in supervising and working with elementary or secondary students, communicating effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Transliterate and/or interpret information accurately in a manner appropriate to the student's communication level.
• Assist in instructional and all other activities by transliterating and/or interpreting and tutoring on a one‑to‑one basis as well as on a group basis.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques outlined by the instructor.
• Assist the program instructor(s) in explaining technical assistance needs for interpreting, e.g., lighting, visual aids, positioning, time, length, and difficulties in changing languages.
• Attend in‑services and workshops to stay current with issues relating to deaf culture.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Computer, Telephone, TDD, Relay Service, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual while celebrating group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

• Must meet Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters in Educational Settings;
  Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 3.5 and passing written test, or Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification and passing written test.
• Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC , must complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per state guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Previous knowledge and background in working with students and educational techniques preferred.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate by telephone, TDD, and Relay Service.
• Must be willing to participate in activities, in‑services, and skill‑building workshops to improve knowledge in transliterating/interpreting in the educational process and issues relating to deaf culture.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage independence in students to avoid inappropriate dependence on the student/interpreter relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to work under conditions of constant interruption.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

Physical demands: 10% sitting, 50% walking, 40%…