Interpreter III - Part Time

Interpreter III - Part Time

Mesa USD 4 Specialized Student Services – Mesa, Arizona

Job : 5741947

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Employment Type: Part-time (21.25 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $28.85

Class/Calendar: C41, 9.25 months

Benefits: None

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified similar experience within ten years beyond the requirement, up to a ten‑year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students.

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired students.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative instructions, regulations, Board policy and state regulations.
• Assist in evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting in mainstream classes.
• Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in completing required work.
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction.
• Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers regarding student activities.
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program (e.g., teachers, aides, parents).
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager.
• Interpret at special activities (e.g., captioned films, assemblies).
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter.
• Perform other related duties to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Regular and on‑time attendance required.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

• High School education or equivalent and 60+ college credits OR ability to pass the parapro test provided by the district free of charge.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Meet Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 4.0‑5.0 or RID CT and/or RID CI or NAD 5 or NIC.
• Valid certificate from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) at Level 3 or higher.
• Working knowledge and experience with sign‑to‑voice and voice‑to‑sign interpreting proficiency in at least one sign communication system such as American Sign Language (ASL) or Oral Interpreting.
• Working knowledge and experience of the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of child and language development.
• Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students.
• Familiarity with deaf culture and cultural diversity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team.

• Frequently present in classrooms, resource rooms, assemblies, and special education settings.
• Regular interaction with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, general education teachers, special education staff, and school administrators.
• Might interpret during group work, one‑on‑one tutoring, field trips, and school events.
• High level of finger, hand, and arm movement is essential for fluent and expressive sign language interpretation.
• Strong vision (corrected if needed) to see and respond to signing from a distance.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods while maintaining physical…