Rochester-Educational Assistant-ASL (2026-27)

Sylvania; Rochester (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rochester School District seeks a part-time paraeducator to support deaf students, under-certified teacher supervision, emphasizing ASL interpretation and instructional assistance. The role involves translating classroom instruction, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with staff.

We value emotional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a team. The position aligns with the school calendar and requires regular staff participation.

Qualifications

• Experience using American Sign Language.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions and to follow through efficiently and independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious and ethnic diversity of students and community.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of certified teacher(s), prepare for small-group and individual instruction.
• Interprets/translates classroom instruction.
• Assists the classroom instructor in meeting needs of the hard of hearing student(s) and will communicate instructions and other information from the instructor to the deaf student(s).
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certificated teacher.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, staff and the public.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Two years of college and/or A.A. required and/or completion of the ETS test

Job description

Position is 16.25 hours per week concurrent with the adopted school calendar.

The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of certified teacher(s), prepare for small-group and individual instruction.
• Interprets/translates classroom instruction.
• Assists the classroom instructor in meeting needs of the hard of hearing student(s) and will communicate instructions and other information from the instructor to the deaf student(s).
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certificated teacher.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, staff and the public.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of college and/or A.A. required and/or completion of the ETS test.
• Experience using American Sign Language.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions and to follow through efficiently and independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious and ethnic diversity of students and community.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive sick leave, personal leave and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Justin Black [phone], [e-mail]; Title IX Coordinator: Kelsey Lincoln [phone], [e-mail]; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley [phone], [e-mail]. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.