Educational Interpreter (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their hearing peers teachers and others through interpreting and transliterating voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree

Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Knowledge of English grammar spelling and punctuation Signed English fingerspelling and/or other modes of communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and adults.
Basic knowledge of child development and language development.
Familiarity with deaf culture and cultural diversity.
Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree or higher

National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Certified Advanced or Master

Previous experience working with youth or adults in educational interpreting and/or tutoring.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.

Valid Drivers license (Arizona Drivers License required within 30 days of hire)

MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers License as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliancegreater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insuranceas described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS
Effective:2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location:Exceptional Education Department- District Wide - Sites vary
Classification: Supervisory/Professional

FTE:.88 7 hours per day - 2 positions available
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability race color religion/religious beliefs sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or national origin.

SUMMARYFacilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their hearing peers teachers and others through interpreting and transliterating voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAssociates DegreeMinimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment...