Special Education Sensory Services - Certified Sign Language Interpreter - FTE

Position: Special Education Sensory Services - Certified Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0FTE
Salary: $58,800.98 - $79,945.46 Annually
Location : TOPS K-8, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27184
Department: TOPS
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Subject Area: N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE: 1.0

Overview of Position

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The Certified Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between people who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Conveys teacher instruction and intent; assists students with daily activities; provides voice to sign and sign to voice support; participates as a team member to plan, review and share information,and serves as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance when communicating with hard of hearing and/or Deaf people.
Essential Functions

60%

• Interprets
  * with* deaf and hard of hearing students
  * and staff
  * in academic and nonacademic activities, individually or in groups (e.g. regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, music, art, assemblies, special events, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating communication.

10%

• Interprets or transliterates classroom discourse necessary during classroom instruction for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.

5%

• Monitors students for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, when necessary or as appropriate.

5%

• Participates in a variety of functions, as assigned, (e.g. staff/faculty inservice, workshops, IEP's, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of interpreting information related to serving the general as well as individual goals of education for Deaf and hard of hearing students.

5%

• Prepares for interpreting daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. review text, audio visual materials, special vocabulary, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clear understanding and interpretation.

5%

• Provides communication support/tutoring to the deaf or hard of hearing student for the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives and curriculum content under the supervision of assigned classroom teacher.

5%

• Interprets inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.

5%

• Facilitates communication with deaf and hard of hearing students for the purposes of: reinforcing classroom objectives and curriculum content, support and tutoring under the supervision of assigned classroom teacher.

0%**

• Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the NAD/RID Code of Professional Conduct.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Interpret classes ranging from basic to college-level Advanced Placement classes in a variety of subjects, including but not limited to Language Arts, History, Science, and Higher Mathematics.
• Perform algebra and geometry; read and convey technical information; correctly use English grammar and punctuation.
• Understand Deaf culture and ASL grammar.
• Support various education/tutoring methods.
• Compose a variety of documents.
• Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the welfare of young people.
• Understand classroom content.
• Solve practical problems.

Skills:

• Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Fluent expressive and receptive skills in ASL and Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE).
• Familiarity with SEE and oral interpreting.
• Willingness to work across the communication spectrum.
• Understanding of language development.
• Operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of and commitment to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct (as outlined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and National Association of the Deaf).

Abilities:

• Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Gather, collate, and/or classify data.
• Use basic, job-related equipment.
• Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Analyze data utilizing defined but different processes.
• Operate equipment using defined methods.
• Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Work with data of varied types and/or purposes.
• Problem solve to identify issues, create action plans and interpret guidelines;
  Communicate with diverse groups.
• Work as part of a team.
• Willingness to accept and carry out work directions provided by the teacher and/or Principal.
• Work across the communication spectrum.
• Demonstrate proficiency in: spoken and written English, American Sign Language (ASL) and Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE).
• Recognize and understand cognitive and linguistic developmental levels of Deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records.
• Communicate effectively orally…