Interpreter II - Specialized Student Services

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks an Interpreter II for Specialized Student Services in Mesa, AZ. This full-time, permanent role supports interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students within the district’s programs.

Base hourly rate is $26.48 with full benefits and opportunities for performance pay. Requires high school education, an associate degree or 60+ credits, and sign language proficiency per state standards.

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.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• EIPA 3.5-3.9 or NAD 3 (or higher) required.
• RID CI/CT certification required.
• Experience with ASL or other sign systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student.
• Uphold school rules and policies; follow state and district regulations.
• Assist in evaluating the appropriate interpreting method for mainstream classes.
• Support classroom routines and guide students in completing work.
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions as needed.
• Serve as liaison between case manager and teachers regarding student activities.
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals in Mesa Public Schools programs.
• Interpret at special activities (films, assemblies).
• Maintain professional growth as an educational interpreter.
• Attend work regularly and perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Interpreter II - Specialized Student Services

Employer Mesa USD 4

Location Mesa, AZ

Closing date Sep 27, 2026

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.

East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Specialty Student & Scholar Services Position Type Other

Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type Other

Employment Type & Hours

Full-time (32.5-33.76 hours per week)

Base Hourly

$26.48

Class/Calendar

B26, 9.25 months

Benefits

• Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay

Available annually

New Hire Experience

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary

To provide interpreting and transliterating services for hearing impaired students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
• Assist in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student's case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Assist in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
• Coordinate tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student's case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student's activities
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program (i.e. teachers, aides, parents, etc.)
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc.)
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required 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 American Sign Language (ASL) or Oral interpreting
• Working knowledge and experience with the RID Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency (verbal and written)
• Basic knowledge of child and language development
• Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students
• Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequently present in classrooms, resource rooms, assemblies, and special education settings
• Regular interaction with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, general education teachers, special education staff, and school administrators
• Might interpret during group work, one-on-one tutoring, field trips, and school events
• High level of finger, hand, and arm movement is essential for fluent and expressive sign language interpretation.
• Strong vision (corrected if needed) to see and respond to signing from a distance
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods while maintaining physical expressiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.