Special Education Sign Language Interpreter; Sped

Position: Special Education Sign Language Interpreter (9904 Sped)
TITLE:

Special Education Sign Language Interpreter

LOCATION:

Special Services

REPORTS TO:

Instructor(s), Program Administrator

DEPARTMENT:
Special Services

Hours / Work Times

6.5 Hours Per Day (times to be determined)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days/ 10 Holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 06/24/26.

This position is expected to begin August 24, 2026

Up to 10 positions available

Position Duration:
Permanent

Classification Group:
Professional Technicians (PSE) Class VII

Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

* Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.

* Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints  for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the program instructor(s) and/or the Program Administrator, the Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program will assist in the supervision of instructional and all other activities by interpreting and tutoring for the deaf/hard of hearing students on an individual as well as a small group basis.

* Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators for each essential function and qualification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assist the program instructor(s) in supervising and working with elementary or secondary students as follows:

* Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public. (

* 5)

* Transliterates and/or interprets information accurately in a manner appropriate to the student's communication level. (
* 10)

* Assist in instructional and all other activities by transliterating and/or interpreting and tutoring on a one-to-one basis as well as on a group basis. (

* 9)

* Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes. (
* 10)

* Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential. (
* 9-10-11)

* Maintain accurate data on student progress. (

* 9)

* Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor. (

* 6)

* Assist the program instructor(s) in explaining technical assistance needs for interpreting, i.e. lighting, visual aids, positioning, time, length, and difficulties in changing languages. (
* 10)

* Attend in services and workshops in order to keep current with issues relating to the deaf culture.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

REQUIRED:

Vision (66-100%)

Writing (Up to 33%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Acceptable Attendance

Hearing (66-100%)

Sitting (Up to 33%)

Use of hands and/or arms for repetitive motion…