Special Education Sign Language Interpreter (9904 Sped)

Young World Physical Education; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 47,127 - 60,848; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a part-time Special Education Sign Language Interpreter in Vancouver, WA. This permanent role requires assisting deaf and hard-of-hearing students by interpreting and tutoring. Ideal candidates will meet Washington State Interpreter requirements along with strong communication and organizational skills.

The role offers a salary ranging from $34.21 to $44.17 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits after 630 hours, including medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Meet Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters in Educational Settings.
• Demonstrated communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to encourage independence in students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program instructor in supervising students.
• Transliterate and interpret information.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.

Skills

Fluency in Sign Language

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Education

Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters

Tools

Computer

Telephone

TDD

Job description

Title: Special Education Sign Language Interpreter

Location: Special Services

Reports To: Instructor(s), Program Administrator

Department: Special Services

Hours / Work Times: 6.5 Hours Per Day (times to be determined); 190 Days Per Year (180 student days/10 Holidays)

Positions Available: Up to 10

Start Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Professional Technicians (PSE) Class VII

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary Placement: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range; prior years of service may receive experience credit.

Salary: $34.21 to $44.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance via SEBB (eligible after 630 hours)
• FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits
• Retirement benefits via DRS
• Paid holidays and paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, religious, bereavement)

Summary Statement: Under the supervision of the program instructor(s)/Program Administrator, the interpreter will assist in supervising instructional and other activities by interpreting and tutoring for deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students individually and in small groups.

Essential Functions

• Assist the program instructor(s) in supervising and working with elementary or secondary students.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Transliterate and/or interpret information accurately in a manner appropriate to the student's communication level.
• Assist in instructional and other activities by transliterating/interpreting and tutoring on a one-to-one basis and on a group basis.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Implement behavioral management strategies as outlined by the instructor.
• Assist with explaining technical assistance needs for interpreting (lighting, visual aids, positioning, time, length, changing languages).
• Attend inservices and workshops to stay current with deaf culture issues.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Vision: 66-100%
• Writing: Up to 33%
• Speaking: 66-100%
• Hearing: 66-100%
• Sitting: Up to 33%
• Use of hands/arms for repetitive motion: 66-100%
• Standing: 66-100%

Mental Demands

• Reading documents: 66-100%
• Constant interruptions: 66-100%
• Verbal communication: 66-100%
• Confidentiality: 66-100%
• Written communication: Up to 33%

Tools and Equipment

Computer, telephone, TDD, relay service, and other necessary tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meet Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters in Educational Settings; EIPA with minimum score 4.0 and passing written test, or NIC from RID and passing written test.
• Demonstrated communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Previous knowledge and background working with students preferred.
• Fluency and initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow through.
• Ability to communicate by telephone, TDD, and relay service.
• Willingness to participate in activities, inservices, and workshops to improve interpreting and deaf culture knowledge.
• Ability to encourage independence in students, avoid inappropriate interpreter dependence.
• Ability to work under constant interruptions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge of own cultural identity and desire to learn about others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates diversity.
• Participates in activities to increase cultural competence.
• Demonstrates commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Recognizes each person as unique while celebrating group heritage.
• Establishes positive relationships with all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a service animal, and provides equal access to Boy Scouts and other youth groups.