Temporary Ed Para Specialist- ASL Interpreter, Student Support 2026-27

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a Temporary Educational Paraprofessional Specialist‑ASL Interpreter in the United States. This role requires fluency in American Sign Language and aims to support the educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing students through direct supervision and assistance in classrooms. Responsibilities also include interpreting for extracurricular activities and ensuring effective communication among students and staff. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience with children. This is a temporary position with benefits, lasting until June 11, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience (paid or volunteer) with school-age children is required.
• Must have achieved a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).

Responsibilities

• Assist deaf or hard of hearing students in the classroom.
• Interpret lessons and facilitate communication between students and teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Basic clerical functions

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Core competencies for Educational Interpreters

Job description

This position is for a Temporary Educational Paraprofessional Specialist‑ASL Interpreter. The position is anticipated to be 6.0 hours per day 8:50am - 3:20pm. Position to end June 11, 2027 or the last day of school or if changes to student enrollment occur. This position is open until filled.

It is a one‑on‑one student specific position, as an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, and will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of deaf and/or hard of hearing special education students, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
• College transcript OR state approved ParaPro Assessment Score report

Examples of Duties

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Assist deaf or hard of hearing students in mainstream, resource or self‑contained classrooms. Includes using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher, helping the student ask questions of the teacher
• Assist deaf or hard of hearing students in the interaction and communication with hearing students and staff
• Interpret for deaf or hard of hearing students participating in extra‑curricular events and for adult deaf parent‑teacher conferences
• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom
• Will interpret behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary
• Ability to voice to sign and sign to voice or cue to voice and voice to cue

Other Job Functions

• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Performs the essential of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Completes work at assigned workstations
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Employment Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, must meet one of the following:

1. Have received a qualifying score on a state approved paraeducator assessment; or
2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
3. Have earned 72 quarter credits (100 level or higher) or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher) at an accredited college or university

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: Prior job‑related experience paid or volunteer with school age children
• Education Required: High School diploma or recognized equivalent, in combination with post secondary education or equivalent qualifications as previously stated
• Must have met the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0, and the EIPA written test with a passing score; or
• Or, National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the EIPA written test with a passing score.
• Required completion of core competencies as defined by IDIEA
• Required passage of American Sign Language (ASL) test

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required

Skills: to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.

Knowledge: of principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.

Abilities: to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost paid by applicant), Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form, First Aid/CPR Certification, and vaccine series, as required for health safety assurances.

Reports To

Director of Special Education and Building Principal

Additional Job Information

This position is temporary and not subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement; includes pro‑rated health benefits and sick leave; does not include paid holidays or personal days. Temporary positions end on the last student day of the current school year or upon change in program needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Temporary positions are subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Local 252 Bargaining Agreement per Article 1.2.5 Temporary Employee. Temporary positions include health benefits, as described below, and sick leave. It does not include paid holidays or personal days. See Article 7-Leaves and Article 16-Schedule A.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans and other voluntary benefits.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.