Tumwater - Sign Language Interpreter

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33

621 Linwood Avenue
• Tumwater, Washington 98512

6.5hrs/day, 192 days
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
RATE OF PAY: $39.04 - $43.17 (25-26 Salary Schedule)
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER ASL/DHH

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0, AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment written test passing score; OR Educational Interpreter Standards Recommendations page 12 National Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written K-12 settings test passing score
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture and education techniques
• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Support students in acquiring sign language vocabulary, following oral/signed directions, and participating in all school related activities. Interpreting/communicating the classroom instruction and materials for students, helping students understand lessons and communicate to staff and students.
• Assist hearing impaired students in classrooms. Includes using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher, helping the student ask questions of the teacher.
• Assist hearing impaired students in interaction and communication with hearing students and staff.
• Interpret for hearing impaired students participating in extra-curricular events parent-teacher conferences.
• Work collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom.
• Interpret behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary; may provide hand-over-hand support as determined by IEP team.
• Communicate with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• Prepare, preview and study subject matter being taught or presented, for the purpose of ensuring a clear interpretation is provided.
• Support and assist other staff by modeling positive interpersonal skills; participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities and attending in-services.
• Provide District staff with information regarding the interpretation process and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to prove the optimum educational opportunities and in keeping with IEP requirements.
• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may exhibit heightened emotions.
• Exhibit command and proper annunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.
• Be, or become, knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Ability to promote understanding of Deaf Culture and hearing loss.

• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Communicate with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community…