2026-2027 Educational Interpreter (American Sign Language / DHH) - Pool Posting

Edmonds School District; United States; On-site; USD 6,364,512 - 6,888,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care services through SEBB

Eligibility for state retirement plan

Job summary

Edmonds School District seeks Educational Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program. This pool posting allows candidates to apply for various positions.

Responsibilities include facilitating communication using sign language and voice interpretation. Candidates should hold a recognized interpreter training certification and meet the EIPA score requirements.

Hourly wage is $46.20, raising to $48.00 by September 2026. Join a diverse and equity-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized interpreter training program.
• Minimum 4.0 score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).

Responsibilities

• Use sign language and voice interpretation to facilitate communication.
• Assist Deaf and hard of hearing students in educational environments.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Completion of recognized interpreter training program

4.0 EIPA score or higher

Job description

2026-2027 Educational Interpreter (American Sign Language / DHH) - Pool Posting JobID: 4894

• Position Type: Professional-Technical
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Closing Date: 04/30/2027

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

This posting is not for a specific position with the Edmonds School District. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for Educational Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program. When filling positions, the Hiring Administrator will be hiring directly out of this pool job vacancy.

Interpreters who currently do not have a 4.0 EPA score or have yet to pass the RID are encouraged to apply to our DHH Para II Pool Posting.

Position Information

Educational interpreters use sign language and voice interpretation to facilitate communication between Deaf and hard of hearing students and others, including peers, teachers and other staff within the educational environment.

Shift Details: 180 day calendar

Continuing & Non-Continuing Positions: This is a pool posting for numerous open positions. The status, work locations, work hours, and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy the applicant accepts.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $46.20 per hour (2025-2026 Professional-Technical Salary Schedule) [Effective Sept. 1, 2026: $48.00 per hour]

Position Type/Level: Professional-Technical Level D

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Licenses/Special Requirements:

• Completion of a recognized interpreter training program and minimum 4.0 score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and passing score on the written test
• Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) passing score on the written test.

Benefits

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

How to Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

A Complete Application Includes: Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]