Special Education Sensory Services - Certified Sign Language Interpreter - FTE

Position: Special Education Sensory Services - Certified Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0FTE
Special Education Sensory Services - Certified Sign Language Interpreter - 1.0

FTE

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

* Description

* Benefits

* Questions

Overview of Position

To learn more about our special education service pathways, please follow this link to the SPS Special Education Department website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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…