ASL Interpreter

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected

Start Date:

September 2026 or as soon as possible

FTE: 0.875

Hours per day: 7

Salary Level: DOE PA-8A-10A - Salary placement is based on verifiable experience, AA or higher degree in Interpreter training program and scores on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

ESP-8 Sign Language Interpreter (No AA) - $38.63

ESP-9 Sign Language Interpreter (AA / AS + EIPA 3.5) - $44.24

ESP-10 Sign Language Interpreter (BA / BS + EIPA 4.0 or Nat'l Cert) - $46.11

This position performs sign to voice and voice to sign interpretation in the classroom and other educational settings to meet IDEA and ADA and other legal compliances; to facilitate communication between D/deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, teachers, staff and members of the community; may perform instructional activities under teacher guidance, and may facilitate the education of D/HH students.

• 1. Interprets all communication and dynamics between individuals who are D/HH; uses appropriate modes of communication to ensure students, and/or teachers and/or community members understand the communication; provides visual access to auditory information in the environment; adapts signing for diverse needs and abilities for the purpose of facilitating communication.
• 2. Interprets information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, trainings and conferences for the purpose of providing communication access.
• 3. Prepares, previews and studies subject matter being taught or presented, such as lesson materials, handouts, and films to research vocabulary and ensure appropriate terminology applicable to the subject or to the forum for lectures or assemblies for the purpose of ensuring that a clear interpretation can be provided.
• 4. Adapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers, and/or community members to objectively express the tone and mood of the speaker as well as the content of the material; can clarify as necessary to facilitate understanding for the purpose of ensuring that a clear interpretation can be provided.
• 5. Provides interpretation for various other situations, such as assemblies, field trips, meetings, test administration, phone calls, music, extra-curricular activities, and sports events; interprets informal conversations with students and staff during unstructured time as necessary for the purpose of providing communication access.
• 6. Supports and assists other staff by modeling positive interpersonal skills; participates as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services and information sharing for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environment.
• 7. Provides District staff with information regarding the interpretation process as well as needs and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate.
• 8. Adheres to appropriate District guidelines for confidentiality and professional behavior.
• 9. Collaborates with Teachers of the D/HH, other classroom teachers and other school staff to provide the optimum educational opportunities and in keeping with IEP requirements for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environment.

• 1. Remains current in the field through involvement in professional activities and continuing educational activities as directed.
• 2. May participate in the educational team to support education of students who are D/HH; may perform tutoring duties under supervision of designated teacher.
• 3. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
• 4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical…