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ASL Interpreter Contract Tucson, AZ


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Licensed ASL Interpreter (Temporary/As Needed)


Position Summary
Assignment Type: As- needed / recurring on-site at TUSD school sites (100 facilities)
SEU is seeking a licensed American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide in-person interpretation services for hearing-impaired TUSD staff primarily supporting one full-time and one part-time hearing-impaired teacher with additional one-off assignments for other hearing-impaired staff throughout the school year. This is a K-12 public school environment requiring the highest standard of professionalism confidentiality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide real-time in-person ASL interpretation for assigned hearing-impaired teacher(s) during instructional periods staff meetings parent communications and other work-related interactions
  • Respond to one-off interpretation requests for other hearing-impaired TUSD staff as scheduled by the District
  • Maintain accuracy and neutrality in interpretation; do not editorialize summarize or omit content
  • Adhere to TUSD site procedures: visitor sign-in badge requirements campus safety protocols
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all student staff and District information (FERPA)
  • Report any scheduling conflicts site issues or concerns to the SEU Account Manager and TUSD supervisor promptly
  • Arrive punctually and be prepared for the full duration of scheduled assignments
Required Qualifications
  • Current Arizona ASL interpreter licensure (per Arizona statute governing interpreter credentialing) required before any assignment begins
  • RID certification (or equivalent nationally recognized credential) strongly preferred
  • Prior experience interpreting in an educational (K-12) setting strongly preferred; experience interpreting in professional/institutional settings (courts municipal healthcare) considered relevant
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check per A.R.S. 15-509
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card per A.R.S. 15-512 prior to assignment start
  • Reliable transportation to travel between TUSD sites as needed (personal vehicle use permitted for travel to assignment location only interpreters may not drive or operate a TUSD/District-owned vehicle)
  • Valid Arizona drivers license and personal auto insurance if driving is required to reach assignment sites
Schedule
  • Primarily daytime hours aligned to the school day; some flexibility may be required for staff meetings events or parent conferences outside standard hours
  • Frequency varies: recurring standing assignment(s) for the named teacher(s) plus intermittent one-off requests
Reporting Structure
  • Day-to-day direction from TUSD site supervisor



Required Skills:

Current Arizona ASL interpreter licensure (per Arizona statute governing interpreter credentialing) required before any assignment begins RID certification (or equivalent nationally recognized credential) strongly preferred Prior experience interpreting in an educational (K-12) setting strongly preferred; experience interpreting in professional/institutional settings (courts municipal healthcare) considered relevant Ability to pass a criminal background check per A.R.S. 15-509 Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card per A.R.S. 15-512 prior to assignment start Reliable transportation to travel between TUSD sites as needed (personal vehicle use permitted for travel to assignment location only interpreters may not drive or operate a TUSD/District-owned vehicle) Valid Arizona drivers license and personal auto insurance if driving is required to reach assignment sites