ASL Interpreter Tutor (1)

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking an ASL Interpreter Tutor to facilitate communication for deaf and hard of hearing students. This role requires fluency in ASL, completion of an Interpreter Training program, and experience in educational settings. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction and coordinating with educational staff. Ideal candidates will have a minimum passing score on the EIPA and relevant certifications. This is a pool position for the upcoming school year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4.0 score on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
• National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Prior job-related experience in educational interpreting preferred.
• BA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf/hard of hearing students and others.
• Convey teacher instruction and assist in daily activities.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding deaf/hard of hearing students.

Skills

Fluent in ASL

Experience as an educational interpreter

Education

Completion of an Interpreter Training program

BA degree preferred

Job description

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INTERPRETER TUTOR - ASL (POOL FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) JobID: 6529

• Date Posted: 1/29/2025
• Location: Special Services
• Date Available: 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR
• Closing Date: POOL

Position Type: Interpreter Tutor - ASL

Date Posted: 1/29/2025

Location: Special Services

Date Available: 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR

Closing Date: POOL

Posting: AP6529

Location: Puyallup Special Services

Position: Interpreter Tutor - ASL

Rate: PESPA - Level 7

FTE: 1.0

Rate: See Salary Schedule

Calendar: 192-Day

Budget Code

Notes: POOL POSITION FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.

The purpose of this position is to support our district’s deaf and hard of hearing program. The job of interpreter/tutor is done for the purpose of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily instructional activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf person/s.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Fluent in ASL.
• Completion of an Interpreter Training program.
• Prior job-related experience with background in an educational interpreter training preferred.
• BA degree preferred.

State ASL Interpreter Tutor Requirements

• Minimum 4.0 score on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and the EIPA written test with a passing score.
  • At minimum, the Written taken and passed with the Performance taken and in process of receiving score
• OR
  • National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the EIPA written test with a passing score.
    • An educational interpreter who has not successfully achieved the performance standard required by RCW 28A.410.271 may provide or continue providing educational interpreter services to students for one calendar year after receipt of his or her most recent educational interpreter assessment results, or eighteen months after completing his or her most recent educational interpreter assessment, whichever period is longer, if he or she can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the employing school or school district, ongoing efforts to successfully achieve the required performance standard.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

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Attachment(s)

• Job Description - Interpreter Tutor - ASL.pdf

Postings current as of 1/2/2026 12:43:21 PM CST.

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