ASL Interpreter 12851-2025

Vancouver Public Schools; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools is seeking a qualified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to assist hearing impaired students in mainstream classrooms. The successful candidate will provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation, supporting the learning experience under the guidance of classroom teachers.

This role requires fluency in ASL, relevant certifications, and the ability to handle various responsibilities effectively within a flexible schedule. Benefits include health insurance and retirement eligibility based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) required.
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance to carry out duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist hearing impaired students by interpreting lessons taught by teachers.
• Serve as a positive role model and treat all individuals respectfully.
• Drive between schools to address student needs as required.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Demonstrated interview skills

Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for interpreters

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an Interpreter Training Program

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

Job description

Overview

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (Level II). 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt.

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 Sign Language (ASL), both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice
• Demonstrated interview skills
• Knowledge of the 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 model expected behaviors
• Move around school facilities with students
• May be reassigned with little or no notice due to the nature of work and student schedules
• Assist hearing impaired students in mainstream classrooms by interpreting lessons as taught by the classroom teacher
• Work with multiple students or with small groups of students
• Assist the teacher with communicating the lesson plan, working with tutorial groups and supervision
• Reinforce learning of material or skills with individuals or small groups of students
• Assist hearing impaired students in interaction and communication with hearing students and staff
• Interpret for hearing impaired students participating in regular classes, extracurricular events and conferences
• Voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation, or cue-to-voice and voice-to-cue as needed
• Must be able to drive between schools to address student needs when col- league absences are reported
• Must be flexible to reassignment if a 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

Benefits/Compensation

• Salary range: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. Prior years of service in similar roles may be considered for experience credit toward salary placement.
• 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 is available here.
• Retirement: Eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE.
• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave; additional negotiated leave options are described in the Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position.