2026-2027 Educational Interpreter (American Sign Language DHH) Pool Posting

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills knowledge and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures backgrounds and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether youre working in a classroom driving a school bus preparing lunches or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions our goal is to create socially emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student every day!

This posting is not for a specific position with the Edmonds School District. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for Educational Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program. When filling positions the Hiring Administrator will be hiring directly out of this pool job vacancy.

Interpreters who currently do not have a 4.0 EPA score or have yet to pass the RID are encouraged to apply to our DHH Para II Pool Posting.

Position Information:
Educational interpreters use sign language and voice interpretation to facilitate communication between Deaf and hard of hearing students and others including peers teachers and other staff within the educational environment.

Shift Details:180 day calendar
Continuing & Non-Continuing Positions:This is a pool posting for numerous open positions. The status work locations work hours and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy the applicant accepts.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Rate:$46.20per hour (2025-2026Professional-Technical Salary Schedule) Effective Sept. 1 2026: $48.00 per hour
Position Type/Level: Professional-Technical Level D

Please click the link under Attachments at bottom right to review the full job description.

Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Licenses/Special Requirements:
Must meet certification requirements and continuing education renewal requirements:

• Completion of a recognized interpreter training program and minimum 4.0 score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and passing score on the written test
  Or
• Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) passing score on the written test.

Benefits:
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.

Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & ADD Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans

For more information about insurance benefits please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.

How to Apply:
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on . Please make sure to select the job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

A Complete Application Includes:
Cover Letter Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references).Only complete applications will be screened.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity genetic information disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides 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:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell Executive Directorof Student Servicesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036