Impactful Sign Language Interpreter in Education

Cross Country Education; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Tacoma, WA is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to provide essential communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and staff. You will interpret classroom instruction, meetings, testing, assemblies and activities, adapting methods to each student’s needs and supporting inclusion across the school day.

Required qualifications: Associates with EIPA 3.5+ (or Bachelors with EIPA 4.0+ or National Interpreting Certification); prior interpreter

Qualifications

• Associates degree with EIPA 3.5+ or higher required.
• Bachelor's degree with EIPA 4.0+ or National Interpreting Certification accepted.
• Experience in educational interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and staff.
• Interpret classroom instruction, meetings, testing, assemblies and activities.
• Adapt interpretation methods to each student's individual needs.
• Collaborate with educators to promote student participation and inclusion.

Skills

Sign language

Educational communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree + EIPA 3.5+

Bachelors + EIPA 4.0+ or NIC

Interpreter training coursework

Job description

Cross Country Education in Tacoma, WA is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to provide essential communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and staff. You will interpret classroom instruction, meetings, testing, assemblies and activities, adapting methods to each student’s needs and supporting inclusion across the school day.

Required qualifications: Associates with EIPA 3.5+ (or Bachelors with EIPA 4.0+ or National Interpreting Certification); prior interpreter