CTE American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor, .2 FTE

Edmonds School District; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

State retirement plan

Sick leave

Personal leave

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Plans

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking a .2 FTE non-continuing leave replacement for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor at Lynnwood High School. The assignment runs from hire through the end of the 2026-27 school year.

Preference is given to candidates with an ELL/ESOL or bilingual endorsement. Training through SIOP and GLAD will be required within two years of employment if not previously completed.

Qualifications

• WA State CTE teaching certificate with Sign Language Interpreter endorsement or conditional certification.
• Experience as a sign language interpreter or signing assistant to deaf and hard of hearing.
• Meet one or more: national interpreter certification; certified deaf interpreter; ASLTA; or EIPA/RID approvals with passing tests.

Skills

ASL interpreter experience

Signing assistant experience

ELL/Bilingual endorsement preferred

Education

WA State CTE teaching certificate with Sign Language Interpreter endorsement (V510205)

Conditional CTE teacher certification in Sign Language Interpreter area

EIPA 4.0+ or RID with passing EIPA written test

Job description

About The District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

About The District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn. They support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

About The Position

This is a .2 FTE non-continuing leave replacement position for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor at Lynnwood High School that begins upon hire through the end of the current 2026-27 school year ONLY.

Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a WA State Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate with an endorsement in Sign Language Interpreter (V510205) or be able to obtain conditional CTE teacher certification in this area.
• Have experience as a sign language interpreter or signing assistant to deaf and hard of hearing. Applicants who are deaf, hard of hearing, or whose primary method of communication is American Sign Language (ASL), may have the requirements for interpreter work experience waived.
• Meet one or more of the following:
• National interpreter certification;
• Certified Deaf interpreter certificate;
• American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification;
• Meet the standard required for educational interpreters for the deaf:
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0, and the EIPA written test with a passing score; or
• National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the EIPA written test with a passing score.

A Complete Application Includes

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.

• To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary

2026-27 Salary Schedule Range: $85,456 through $152,066. Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026-27 school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non-continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non-continuing contract. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026-27 school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non-continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands

The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements. While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job, the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting. The position may require moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close-range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

Discrimination Statement

Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, 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. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]