Educational Interpreter for the Deaf - Entiat School District

Ncwlife; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Entiat School District is seeking an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf to support communication in classrooms and school activities. This 40 hours/week, school-year position reports to the Special Education Teacher.

The role interprets between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing students, staff, and families; participates in IEP meetings and conferences; and assists in developing language and academic skills for students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass EIPA with minimum score 4.0 and EIPA written test; OR RID certification with EIPA written test.

Responsibilities

• Interpret lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies in school settings.
• Interpret communications between hearing, deaf and hard of hearing students, parents and staff.
• Assist certificated and classified staff to implement programs for students with hearing impairments.
• Work with teachers to develop language and academic skills within school and home environments.
• Supervise students.
• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Maintain regular attendance to perform duties.

Skills

Interpreting

Communication

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or GED

EIPA 4.0 and EIPA written test or RID certification with EIPA written test

Job description

We are recruiting for an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf to serve the Entiat School District. This position is 40 hrs/wk, school year schedule.

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 with hearing impairments within the school and home environment.

See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $30.18 - $36.72 per hour. As of 09/01/2026 the salary range is $30.96 - $37.67.Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

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 with hearing impairments.
• Work as a resource specialist with hearing impaired students 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 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.