EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER, SIGN LANGUAGE (5194)

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Interpreter, Sign Language interprets for students who are deaf and hard of hearing; facilitates communication between students, staff, and peers using the student's preferred method of communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include interpreting inputs, reverse-interpretation for students, aiding in classroom routines, and preparing materials under supervision to support individualized education plans and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Two years in an educational setting as a sign language interpreter or equivalent experience.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and passing Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Interprets input from staff, parents, and peers using sign language as agreed by a multidisciplinary team.
• Reverse-interprets signed communication to staff and hearing peers.
• Supports classroom routines by clarifying concepts and guiding students.
• Prepares lesson materials under supervision of the teacher/T-HI.
• Acts as liaison to ensure student needs are met and attends IEP meetings.
• Provides tutorial assistance and maintains student records.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER, SIGN LANGUAGE (5194) JobID: 16287

• Position Type: Classified Instructional Support/ EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: CEE- EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (ESS)
• Closing Date: 08/20/2026

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Educational Interpreter, Sign Language interprets for students who are deaf and hard of hearing; facilitates communication between students, staff, and peers using the student's preferred method of communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interprets/communications input from staff, parents, and peers using the sign system and level agreed upon by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reverse-interprets signed communication from the hearing or speech impaired student to staff and hearing peers.
• Assists in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing assigned lessons, and actively guiding students in the completion of required work as directed by the teacher and related services staff.
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher and/or T-HI (Teacher for Hearing Impaired), prepares lesson and learning materials specific to individual student needs.
• Serves as liaison between the teacher for students with hearing impairments and general educational staff to ensure that the needs of the student are met.
• Refers general educational staff questions and/or problems concerning students to the T-HI.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students under the direction of the classroom or T-HI .
• Maintains accurate student records as required.
• Attends staffing and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings. Provides necessary information to IEP team regarding goals associated with communication, socialization, and use of Interpreters.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; Associate's degree preferred; AND two years of experience in an educational setting as a sign language interpreter; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
• Must successfully pass Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) code of ethics and guidelines for educational interpreters.
• Ability to adapt to the communicative needs of the student.
• Familiarity with cultural diversity in general, and the deaf culture in particular.
• Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in communicating in sign language.
• Ability to interpret and translate sign language.
• Ability to determine and adapt to individual student communication needs.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a classroom environment.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at: