Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112; Entiat (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 Entiat School District in Entiat, Washington seeks an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf to support communication in classrooms and at home visits. The role reports to the Special Education Teacher and requires reliable attendance and collaboration with staff.

The position offers 35 hours per week during the school year and pays $30.18–$36.72 per hour, with offers at the start of the range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Within one calendar year: pass EIPA with min score 4.0 and EIPA written test; OR RID certification with EIPA written test.

Responsibilities

• Interpret lectures, discussions, tests, films and student comments in classroom and school activities.
• Interpret communications between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing students, parents, and staff.
• Assist staff to implement programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Develop language, articulation and academic skills with teachers for related students.
• Supervise students and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EIPA 4.0 or RID certification

Job description

Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

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Job Details

Job ID: 5883553

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Educational Interpreter for the Deaf facilitates communication and assists teachers in the classroom. The Educational Interpreter for the Deaf works independently to provide services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing within the school and home environment.

Salary: The full salary range for this position is $30.18 - $36.72 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment/Location

We are recruiting for an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf to serve the Entiat School District. This position is 35 hrs/wk, school year schedule.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Interpret lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies and student comments in all school related settings.
• Interpret communications between hearing, deaf and hard of hearing students, parents and/or staff members in the classroom, at conferences, IEP meetings and other school activities.
• Assist certificated and classified staff to implement programs for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Work as a resource specialist with students who are deaf and hard of hearing and their teachers to develop language, articulation and academic skills within the school and home environment.
• Supervise students.
• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following within one calendar year of employment:
  • Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0 and the EIPA written test with a passing score; OR
  • hold National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the EIPA written test with a passing score.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as an interpreter in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions & Employment Requirements

• Classroom setting.
• Sufficient physical stamina and agility to perform sign language functions continuously through workday.
• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Position Type

Part-time

Salary

$30 to $36 Per Hour

Job Categories

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chelsea Jacobson , Coordinator
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]