Educational Interpreter II – Sign Language Specialist

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

holidays

retirement matched through the AZ RSA

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a dedicated Interpreter/Transliterator for hearing impaired students. You will provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation, supporting classroom and special activities across grade levels.

The role requires a relevant degree or credits, RID certification or NAD/EIPA credentials, and fingerprint clearance. Opportunities include professional growth, stable benefits, and a full-time schedule in the district.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or credits as stated.
• RID CI/CT certification preferred.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance is required.
• EIPA 3.5-3.9 or NAD 3 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, policies, and regulations.
• Assist in evaluating the appropriate interpreting method with the case manager.
• Assist in classroom routines by clarifying concepts and guiding work.
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions for additional instruction.
• Liaise between case manager and teachers regarding student activities.
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in Mesa Public Schools programs.
• Refer questions to the appropriate case manager.
• Interpret at special activities (films, assemblies, etc.).
• Pursue ongoing professional growth as an educational interpreter.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director.
• Assist with other duties as appropriate to the area of assignment.

Skills

Sign interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Student-focused approach

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60+ college credits

RID CI/CT certificate

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

EIPA 3.5-3.9 or NAD 3

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks a dedicated Interpreter/Transliterator for hearing impaired students. You will provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation, supporting classroom and special activities across grade levels.

The role requires a relevant degree or credits, RID certification or NAD/EIPA credentials, and fingerprint clearance. Opportunities include professional growth, stable benefits, and a full-time schedule in the district.