ASL Interpreter 12851-2025

Young World Physical Education; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,609 - 50,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Retirement benefits eligibility

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an ASL Interpreter (Level II) for Vancouver Public Schools. This position is critical for supporting hearing impaired students in mainstream classrooms and ensuring effective communication using American Sign Language.

The role involves flexibility and teamwork while providing interpretation services in various school settings. Competitive salary range of $30.93 to $36.35 hourly is offered, with further benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL, both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.
• Certified by the EIPA or National Interpreting Certification.
• Graduated from an Interpreter Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist hearing impaired students in mainstream classrooms using ASL.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and support staff.
• Provide communication support during regular classes and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Knowledge of Code of Ethics specific to interpreters

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter credits from accredited institution

Certified by Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

Job description

ASL Interpreter 12851-2025

Vancouver Public Schools Gaiser Middle School - Vancouver, Washington

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Job Details

Job ID: 5729295

Application Deadline: May 28, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: May 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (Level II)

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. 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. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications

• Certified by the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), both written and performance OR
• Passed the National Interpreting Certification
• Graduate from an Interpreter Training Program preferred
• Possess a high school degree or comparable equivalent
• Thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits from a post-secondary institution at an accredited university, college, community college or business school
• Demonstrated fluency in American Sigh Language (ASL), both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.
• Must demonstrate skills in interview
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics specific to the role of interpreter

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Essential Functions

• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Ability to move around school facilities with students.
• May be reassigned with little or no notice due to nature of work and student schedules
• Assist hearing impaired students in mainstream classrooms. Includes using ASL to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher, helping the student ask questions of the teacher.
• Works with multiple students or with small groups of students.
• Assist the teacher with communicating the lesson plan, working with tutorial groups and helping with supervision.
• Works with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by classroom teachers as a tutor.
• Assist hearing impaired students in the interaction and communication with hearing students and staff.
• Interpret for hearing impaired students participating in regular classes, extra curricular events and for adult deaf in conferences
• Ability to voice to sign and sign to voice or cue to voice and voice to cue
• Must be able to drive between schools to address student need when colleague absences are reported
• Must be flexible to reassignment if deaf student is absent for a day or longer
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.

It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district.

Benefits/Compensation

Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.

Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position VAESP CPA.

Position Type: Day Shift

Salary: $30.93 to $36.35 Hourly

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required