CTE American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor, .2 FTE

About the District
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.

Ourcertificated staffare committed to engaging and supporting all students in is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy interaction competence and are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive physical emotional and social that every student has the capacity to support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

About the Position
This is a .2 FTE non-continuing leave replacement position for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor at Lynnwood High School that begins upon hire through the end of the current 2026-27 school year ONLY.

Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL ESOL or Bilingual training and GLAD training offered by theMultilingual Education Departmentwill be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment.

Required Qualifications:
Successful applicants will need to meet the following qualifications:

• Possess a WA State Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate with an endorsement in Sign Language Interpreter (V510205) or be able to obtain conditional CTE teacher certification in this area.
• Have experience as a sign language interpreter or signing assistant to deaf and hard of hearing. Applicants who are deaf hard of hearing or whose primary method of communication is American Sign Language (ASL) may have the requirements for interpreter work experience waived.
• Meet one or more of the following:
  • National interpreter certification;
  • Certified Deaf interpreter certificate;
  • American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification;
  • Meet the standard required for educational interpreters for the deaf:
    • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0 and the EIPA written test with a passing score; or
    • National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the EIPA written test with a passing score.

A complete application includes:
Cover Letter Resume 2Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references) 2 Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts.
*To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closingdate.

Salary:
2026-27 Salary Schedule Range: $85456 through $ on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026-27school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non-continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non-continuing contract. Benefitsinclude Medical Dental Vision Long-term Disability Life and ADD Insurance and options for HSA FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026-27school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non-continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands:
The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers as well as occasional reaching bending or twisting. The position may require moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close-range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How to Apply:
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on . Please make sure to select the desired 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.

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 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 HR-Payroll-Benefitsth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell Executive Director of Student Servicesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Assistant Superintendent HR-Payroll-Benefitsth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036