Advanced Interpreter

Advanced Interpreter

The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is seeking dedicated and skilled interpreters to join our dynamic team. This position serves students ranging from Pre‑K to 12th grade who utilize a variety of communication modalities. Commitment to professionalism, growth, and teamwork is vital to the success of our program.

Position Type: PDHH/PVI - Classified / Advanced Interpreter
Date Posted: 1/23/2026

Location:

Jackson and Josephine Counties

To provide access to education for students who are deaf and hard of hearing by facilitating communication. Work in collaboration with the Lead Interpreter to promote professional growth and development in support staff.

• Interpret/transliterate information accurately, conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the sender in a manner appropriate to the student's level.
• Instruct students in the correct use of an interpreter.
• Act as a liaison between PDHH staff and mainstream staff, providing relevant feedback on student progress.
• Adhere to all rules and protocol governing the confidential rights of all students.
• Demonstrate functional comprehension of subject matter and develop technical signs specific to class curriculum.
• Provide tutorial support to deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Interpret for students, parents, and/or professionals in conferences or other school‑sponsored activities when sanctioned by supervisor.
• Consult with educators, administrators and support staff in providing awareness of deaf culture, the etiology and psychology of deafness, and the special communication needs of deaf students through yearly orientation and ongoing information presentations.
• Develop and implement an ongoing program in professional growth to include fluency, vocabulary building (technical/general signs), and language skills, and participate in a skill‑development mentoring program.
• Maintain an interpreter log, when assigned, to be available to the PDHH teacher.
• Demonstrate both written and oral command of the English language including correct use of syntax and grammar.
• Participate, upon request, in parent conferences and IEP meetings.
• Assist interpreters in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff meetings and in‑services when requested.
• Work in collaboration with Lead Interpreter to plan agendas, help conduct in‑services, implement appropriate skills assessment tools, provide professional growth assistance to support staff, and assist support staff with developing annual goals.
• Share information gained through professional growth activities with appropriate staff and apply current trends in the profession to upgrade the program services.
• Attend conferences, workshops and summer job‑related training programs as requested.
• Participate in daily preventative physical warm‑up.
• Develop and maintain complete and accurate records and reports as appropriate.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment under direction of the PDHH teacher.
• Comply with local district and ESD rules and procedures.
• Complete and document 12 hours of continuing professional development related to sign language interpretation each school year.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with reasonable accommodation.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA Performance Assessment or hold RID NIC, CI or CT Certification and meet one of the following criteria:
  • Hold a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree from an Interpreter Education Program or related field.
  • Achieve a passing score on the EIPA Written test.
• Certificate of Completion from an Interpreter Training Program or extensive background and experience with sign language including regular contact with deaf children or adults.
• Three years successful experience as an Interpreter in an educational setting (K‑12 preferred).