Centralia-Interpreter Deaf; Special Ed. Dept

Interpreter for the Deaf

Reports to:
Executive Director of Special Services Location: Special Services (itinerant)

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a teacher, this position is responsible for interpretation and translation of lectures and discussions to deaf students as well as other responsibilities assigned by the teacher.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree (or higher) OR 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college OR passing of the Education Testing (ETS) para educator assessment
• Ability to finish 28 hours of training in alignment with the Fundamental Course of Study requirements OR have completed the 28 hours of training in another Washington State school district
• Training leading to the Comprehensive Skills Certification with a score of 3.5 on the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) and/or hold a RID certification and pass the written portion of the EIPA

· Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities

• Ability to voice to sign and sign to voice or cue to voice and voice to cue
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

· Able to follow written or verbal direction and take initiative to see clarity and take action when needed

· Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented

· Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Culture Code including the belief that all students can succeed

• Possession of an understanding of the concept of educational interpreting

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude

· Successful experience working with self-direction and a high degree of collaboration

• Possession of organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationship with students

· Ability to act in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment

· Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in a school setting

· Ability to speak Spanish

· Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Essential Functions:

· Assist hearing impaired students in classrooms by using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher and helping the student ask questions of the teacher

· Interprets for hearing impaired students participating in extra-curricular events

· Interprets behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary; may provide hand-over-hand support as determined by the IEP team

· Understanding of the deaf community

· Motivates, redirects student behavior, and interacts with students in a productive manner

· Stays current on policies and laws related to the field of interpreting for the deaf

· Develops and maintains collaborative and transparent relationships with other district staff, families, and community partners

· Completes all documentation as required by law or prescribed by the Executive Director of Special Services

· Ability to work with students in a self-contained setting

· Attends staff and other professional meetings as appropriate or directed

· Uses and integrate technology for communication and instruction

· Other duties as assigned

Salary: $34.51 - $41.20 per hour, depending on experience; $.50 additional per hour for individuals with an Associate of Arts degree or higher; $.50 additional per hour for individuals who can write, speak, and read fluently in Spanish

Work schedule: 6.5 hours per day, 192 days per school year

Benefits: 11 paid holidays; 11 sick leave days; 3 personal leave days; health insurance through SEBB including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance, State retirement through DRS; other fringe benefits as allowed in the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with a letter of interest, resume, two professional references AND submit a letter of interest to Tammie Jensen-Tabor, Executive Director of Special Services at tjensen-tabornet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Tammie Jensen-Tabor.