American Sign Language Interpreter [Temporary for 2026-27 School Year]

Snoqualmie Valley School District; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Basic life insurance

AD&D insurance

403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays (up to 13) per year

Paid vacation & sick leave

Personal leave options

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley School District seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter for the 2026-27 school year to support deaf or hard of hearing students. This temporary assignment aligns with the 2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule and runs Aug 26, 2026 through Jun 11, 2027.

Required credentials include EIPA 3.5+ or RID certification with passing EIPA written test, or the ability to obtain within one year. First Aid/CPR/AED certification is also required or obtainable within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• EIPA score 3.5+ or RID certification with passing EIPA written test; or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language interpretation in classrooms and school settings to support deaf or hard of hearing students.
• Assignments determined by the building to support students during the school day.

Education

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score 3.5+

National Interpreter Certification (RID)

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Contract type: Temporary

Anticipated start date: August 26, 2026

Anticipated end date: June 11, 2027

Wage: $38.12 - $41.00 per hour (2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule *2026-27 TBD)

This position is to serve as an American Sign Language Interpreter in assignments as determined by building necessary to support deaf or hard of hearing students. Please see attached job description for more information.

Qualifications Required

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher and EIPA written test with passing score; or National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) and EIPA written test with passing score; or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Work Calendar: 2026-27 PSE SCHOOL DAYS M-F

Benefit Eligibility

• Insurance: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided the assignment is anticipated to work at least 630 hours per year.*
• Retirement Plans: This position is eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays: This position is eligible for up to 13 paid holidays per year. The number of holidays depends on employee's start and end dates.
• Paid Time Off: Employees working 12 months per year earn 12 days of paid vacation per school year. Employees working 237 - 260 days per school year earn 12 days of sick leave. Up to 3 days of personal leave may be granted each school year. Vacation, sick leave, and personal leave are based on scheduled hours and position start date.
• Snoqualmie Valley School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options. Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Union Information

Non-Discrimination Statement

Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, 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. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. The Snoqualmie Valley School District will also take steps to ensure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services, and activities.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's compliance coordinators at 425-831-8000 or email:

• ADA/Civil Rights - Ryan Vidos ([e-mail])
• Section 504 - Salina Fassler ([e-mail])
• Title IX/HIB - Dr. Alessandra Schiavone ([e-mail])