Educational Sign Language Interpreter II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking an Interpreter II to provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students. The role requires collaboration with case managers, classroom teachers, and support staff to ensure accurate communication within mainstream classes.

Responsibilities include interpreting in various settings, coordinating tutoring, and maintaining adherence to district policies. Flexible involvement in school activities and ongoing professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• High School education
• Associate’s Degree or 60+ college credit hours required at time of hire OR the ability to pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Meet minimum Arizona Department of Education standards of EIPA 3.5-3.9 or NAD 3
• Valid certificate if Interpretation (CI) and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CT) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Working knowledge and experience with sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting proficiency in at least one sign communication system such as ASL or Oral interpreting
• Understanding RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan
• Models the attributes of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Commitment to the MPS Promise to know every student by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations
• Assist in evaluating the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Assist in normal classroom routines and clarify concepts for students
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (captioned films, assemblies)
• Continuing professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Communication in English

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s Degree or 60+ college credits

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance

EIPA 3.5-3.9 or NAD 3

RID CI/CT certification

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking an Interpreter II to provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students. The role requires collaboration with case managers, classroom teachers, and support staff to ensure accurate communication within mainstream classes.

Responsibilities include interpreting in various settings, coordinating tutoring, and maintaining adherence to district policies. Flexible involvement in school activities and ongoing professional growth are expected.