INTERPRETER TUTOR - ASL (POOL FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS)

Puyallup School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an Interpreter Tutor (ASL) for the 25-26 school year. This position requires fluency in ASL to support the district's deaf and hard of hearing program. Responsibilities include facilitating communication, assisting students with instruction, and providing essential voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice support. Applicants should preferably have a BA degree and prior educational interpreter experience. This role is ideal for those committed to enhancing the educational experience for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Interpreter Training program.
• Fluent in ASL is required.
• Prior job-related experience in educational interpreter training preferred.
• BA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf/hard of hearing individuals and others.
• Assist students with daily instructional activities.
• Provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice support.
• Provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice support.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and share information.
• Support staff with deaf/hard-of-hearing needs.

Skills

Fluent in ASL

Educational Interpreter Training

Prior job-related experience

Educational experience

Education

BA degree preferred

Job description

INTERPRETER TUTOR - ASL (POOL FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) JobID: 6529

Posting

• Date Posted: 1/29/2025
• Location: Special Services (Puyallup Special Services)
• Date Available: 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR
• Closing Date: POOL
• Position Type: ASL Interpreter Tutor
• Rate: PESPA - Level 7 / See Salary Schedule
• FTE: 1.0
• Calendar: 192-Day
• Notes: POOL POSITION FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.

The purpose of this position is to support our district’s deaf and hard of hearing program. The job of interpreter/tutor is to facilitate communication between persons who are deaf and hard of hearing and others; convey teacher instruction and intent; assist students with daily instructional activities; provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice support; participate as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard-of-hearing and deaf persons.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Fluent in ASL.
• Completion of an Interpreter Training program.
• Prior job-related experience with a background in an educational interpreter training preferred.
• BA degree preferred.

State ASL Interpreter Tutor Requirements

• Minimum 4.0 score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and a passing score on the EIPA written test. (At minimum, the written test is taken and passed with the performance test taken and in process of receiving score.)
• OR
  • National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and a passing score on the EIPA written test. (An educational interpreter who has not achieved the performance standard required by RCW 28A.410.271 may provide or continue providing educational interpreter services for one calendar year after receipt of most recent educational interpreter assessment results, or eighteen months after completing the assessment, whichever period is longer, if the interpreter can demonstrate ongoing efforts to achieve the required performance standard.)

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits.

Expedite Employment Processing

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Additional Information

• Your application is active for a period of two years for the positions you have selected.
• All completed applications will be reviewed by the respective hiring team; if you are selected for an interview, they will contact you directly by phone or email.
• Please ensure you continue to update your application to reflect any changes such as adding employment history and supervisor/manager references.
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Attachments

• Job Description - Interpreter Tutor - ASL.pdf