26/27 SY Interpreter Hearing Impaired (SHES)

Sunset Hills Elementary - Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hills Elementary - Surprise, AZ is seeking a 26/27 SY Interpreter Hearing Impaired to provide sign language interpretation for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This full-time, benefited position is 0.875 FTE, with a 195-day work calendar.

Responsibilities include translating spoken language to sign, supporting classrooms and field trips, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is required.
• One year of instructional interpretation experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational, social and informational interpreting services for deaf and hearing-impaired students by translating spoken words to sign language and vice versa.
• Tutors hearing-impaired students using verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
• Prepares for classes by reviewing subject matter and terminology.
• Interprets during assemblies, field trips and special events as needed.
• Uses devices like closed captioning and assistive listening systems to aid understanding.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior; collaborates with staff.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Interpreter Training Program

Job description

26/27 SY Interpreter Hearing Impaired (SHES)

Dysart Unified School District Sunset Hills Elementary - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5862926

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Director of ESS and Principal

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Instructional Support

FTE

0.875

WORK CALENDAR

195

GRADE

T

APPROVED

REVISED

1/7/2020

SUMMARY: To provide interpreting services for students who are deaf or whose hearing loss prevents them from having access to their learning without the use of sign language.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides educational, social and informational interpreting services for the deaf and hearing impaired students by clearly translating spoken words to sign language and sign language to spoken words.


• Tutors hearing impaired students utilize a variety of forms of non-verbal and voice communications.


• Reviews, prepares and becomes familiar with subject matter, vocabulary and terms to prepare for upcoming classes.


• Research information to prepare for special assemblies, concerts, plays and/or field trips.


• Uses a variety of modalities and electronic devices such as closed captioning, hearing aids, and assistive listening devices and telecommunications equipment to enhance the understanding of the information being interpreted.


• Coordinates with other staff members providing services to students.


• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.


• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.


• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.


• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program, AND one (1) year of providing instructional interpretation in a school environment.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid CPR First Aid certification.


• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of sign language interpretation practices, methods and techniques.


• Demonstrating fluency in sign language interpretation in a variety of educational materials and activities.


• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and Dysart Unified School District policies and procedures.


• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.


• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.


• Customer service principles.


• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Interpreting a wide variety of educational, instructional and social conversations.


• Performing basic original research.


• Maintaining confidentiality.


• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.


• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1962, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited

Salary: $21.65 Per Hour

Welcome to Sunset Hills Elementary - Surprise, AZ

Sunset Hills Elementary School opened in 2005 in the Dysart Unified School District. We are centrally located in the middle of the Sierra Montana Community with our boundaries extending west of Cotton Lane, North of Cactus and South of Greenway.The Sunset Hills School Vision is: Empowering learners and leaders to benefit our world.Our signature program at Sunset Hills is focused on fine arts, but we also recognize that there is an art to athletics and academics. This has led us to our Mission Statement of: Sunset Hills community shows respect, ownership, achievement and responsibility in the pursuit of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department


• 15802 North Parkview Place


• Surprise, Arizona 85374


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]